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Philyaw Family History

Philyaw Surname Meaning

Variant of Filyaw a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Philyaw family from?

You can see how Philyaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philyaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Philyaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Philyaw family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Philyaw's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Philyaw families in 1891.
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What did your Philyaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Philyaw. 30% of Philyaw men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Philyaw women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Philyaw were Farming and Seamstress.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    15%
  • Spinner
    15%
  • Wife
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

What Philyaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Philyaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philyaw 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Philyaw. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Philyaw. For the veterans among your Philyaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philyaw lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Philyaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Philyaw in 1951 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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