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Phipson Family History

Phipson Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Phipp + son.

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


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Where is the Phipson family from?

You can see how Phipson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phipson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Phipson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Phipson families living in Worcestershire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Phipson's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Phipson families in 1891.
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What did your Phipson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phipson. 85% of Phipson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phipson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phipson 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Phipson. 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 60 military records available for the last name Phipson. For the veterans among your Phipson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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