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Philipse Family History

Philipse 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: Philips, Philipsen, Philippe, Philip, Phillips, Philipson, Philipp

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Where is the Philipse family from?

You can see how Philipse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philipse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Philipse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Philipse family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Philipse's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Philipse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philipse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Philipse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philipse 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Philipse. 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 39 military records available for the last name Philipse. For the veterans among your Philipse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philipse lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Philipse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Philipse in 1974 was 69, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philipse 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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