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Phille Family History

Phille 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: Pille, Hille, Paille, Philley, Philip, Hill, Pelle, Helle, Pilley

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Where is the Phille family from?

You can see how Phille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phille family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Phille families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Phille family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phille's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Phille families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phille 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 93 census records available for the last name Phille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phille 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Phille. 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 7 military records available for the last name Phille. For the veterans among your Phille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phille lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Phille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Phille in 1965 was 72, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phille 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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