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Philbert Family History

Philbert Surname Meaning

French and German (Bavaria): from the personal name Philbert from ancient Germanic Filuberht (see Philibert).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Philbert family from?

You can see how Philbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Philbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Philbert families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Philbert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Philbert families in 1891.
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What did your Philbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Philbert. 100% of Philbert 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Philbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philbert 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Philbert. 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 414 military records available for the last name Philbert. For the veterans among your Philbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philbert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Philbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Philbert in 1960 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philbert 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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