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Phipp Family History

Phipp Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Phipp a pet form of Philip.

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


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Where is the Phipp family from?

You can see how Phipp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phipp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phipp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Phipp families living in Wiltshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Phipp's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Phipp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phipp 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 Phipp 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 Phipp. 34% of Phipp men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Phipp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phipp were Farmer and Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Harness Maker Retired
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Shorthand Typist
    7%
  • Cook
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Phipp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phipp 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Phipp. 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 340 military records available for the last name Phipp. For the veterans among your Phipp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phipp lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Phipp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Phipp in 1983 was 54, and 44 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phipp 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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