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Philbane Family History

Philbane 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: Philbin, Kilbane, Spillane, Brisbane, Phelan, Haldane, Piland

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Where is the Philbane family from?

You can see how Philbane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philbane family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 8 Philbane families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Philbane's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Philbane families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philbane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Philbane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philbane 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Philbane. 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 3 military records available for the last name Philbane. For the veterans among your Philbane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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