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Philby Family History

Philby Surname Meaning

see Filby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Philby family from?

You can see how Philby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Philby families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Philby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Philby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Philby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joines and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Philby. 50% of Philby men worked as a Carpenter joines and 84% of Philby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Philby were Lime Burner In Chalk Quarry Building agriculture Lime Heavy Worker and House Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joines
    50%
  • Lime Burner In Chalk Quarry Building agriculture Lime Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic
    9%
  • House Maid
    9%

What Philby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Philby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 159 immigration records available for the last name Philby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 450 military records available for the last name Philby. For the veterans among your Philby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philby lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Philby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Philby in 1961 was 58, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Philby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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