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Phillimore Family History

Phillimore Surname Meaning

A variant of Finnemore features a late medieval or early post-medieval change from -n- to -l-. This might also be linked to a minor place in Slimbridge (Gloucs), which has an uncertain etymology and was recorded as Fyllymore in 1562 (Gloucs Archives). This location appears to be the same as Fulemore, which was documented between 1200 and 1212 (Berkeley Castle Muniments).

Another potential origin is Fullamoor in Whitchurch (Devon). Notable comparisons include Roger de Fulemore, recorded in 1309 in Patent Rolls (Devon), as well as Roger Folemore, also recorded in 1309 in TNA (Devon). Additionally, [... de] Folamor appears in 1346 in Place-Names of Devon.

The place-name likely derives from Old English fola, meaning ‘foal’, combined with mōr, which translates to ‘moor’.

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


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You can see how Phillimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phillimore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Phillimore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Phillimore families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Phillimore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Phillimore families in 1891.
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What did your Phillimore 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 Phillimore. 27% of Phillimore men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Phillimore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phillimore were Postman and Incapacitated.

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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
    27%
  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • Railway Signalman
    9%
  • Postman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Phillimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Phillimore in 1964 was 91, and 89 in 2004.

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