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Phiilips Family History

Phiilips 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, Philips, Philip, Philipp, Philipps, Phillip, Phillipps

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Where is the Phiilips family from?

You can see how Phiilips families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phiilips family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Phiilips families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Phiilips family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Phiilips's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Phiilips families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Phiilips. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phiilips 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Phiilips. 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 6 military records available for the last name Phiilips. For the veterans among your Phiilips ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phiilips lifespan?

Average Phiilips life expectancy in 1995 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phiilips 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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