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Philippe Family History

Philippe Surname Meaning

Breton French Walloon West Indian (mainly Haiti) and Mauritian: from the French personal name Philippe (see Philip).

In France this surname is most common in Brittany.

It is also found in the Flemish part of Belgium.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Philippe family from?

You can see how Philippe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philippe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philippe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Philippe families living in Channel Islands. This was about 23% of all the recorded Philippe's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Philippe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philippe 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 Philippe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Philippe. 100% of Philippe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Philippe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philippe 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Philippe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Philippe. For the veterans among your Philippe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philippe lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Philippe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Philippe in 1958 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philippe 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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