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Philli Family History

Philli 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: Phillip, Phillis, Philip, Hill, Pille, Pioli, Hille, Pill, Phillips

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Where is the Philli family from?

You can see how Philli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Philli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Philli families living in Warwickshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Philli's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Philli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philli 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 Philli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Philli. 100% of Philli men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Philli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Philli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philli 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Philli. 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 59 military records available for the last name Philli. For the veterans among your Philli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philli lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Philli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Philli in 1972 was 54, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Philli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philli 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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