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Philcos Family History

Philcos Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Philo, Philpot, Philips, Philson, Philmon, Phillis, Philip, Hilton

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Where is the Philcos family from?

You can see how Philcos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philcos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Philcos families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Philcos families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Philcos's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Philcos families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Philcos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philcos 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Philcos. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Philcos. For the veterans among your Philcos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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