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Philcox Family History

Philcox Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Philcock, a pet form of Philip, either with Middle English genitival -s (probably denoting ‘Philcock's son’).

Alternatively, it may have originated with excrescent -s added to the post-medieval surname.

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


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Where is the Philcox family from?

You can see how Philcox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philcox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Philcox families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 89 Philcox families living in Sussex. This was about 51% of all the recorded Philcox's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Philcox families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philcox 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 Philcox ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Philcox. 29% of Philcox men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Philcox women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Philcox were Gardener and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Gardener
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Philcox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philcox 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Philcox. 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 302 military records available for the last name Philcox. For the veterans among your Philcox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philcox lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Philcox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Philcox in 1965 was 76, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philcox 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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