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Phlips Family History

Phlips 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: Philips, Philip, Phillips, Lips, Philipp, Polis, Philipps, Phipps

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Where is the Phlips family from?

You can see how Phlips families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phlips family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phlips families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Phlips family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phlips's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Phlips families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phlips 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 Phlips ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Victor (duty House) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phlips. 100% of Phlips women worked as a Victor (duty House).

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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

  • Victor (duty House)
    100%

What Phlips family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Phlips. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phlips 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 Phlips. 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 52 military records available for the last name Phlips. For the veterans among your Phlips ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phlips lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Phlips life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Phlips in 1985 was 81, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phlips 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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