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Phillipy Family History

Phillipy 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: Phillips, Phillip, Phillipp, Philip, Philips, Philipp, Philley

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Where is the Phillipy family from?

You can see how Phillipy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phillipy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phillipy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Phillipy families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phillipy's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Phillipy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phillipy 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 Phillipy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phillipy. 34% of Phillipy men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Phillipy women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phillipy were Butcher and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Butcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Phillipy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phillipy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phillipy 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Phillipy. 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 273 military records available for the last name Phillipy. For the veterans among your Phillipy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phillipy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Phillipy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Phillipy in 1956 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phillipy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phillipy 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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