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Philbrick Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): probably a habitational name from Felbrigg in Norfolk named with Old Norse fjǫl ‘board plank’.

It combines elements from both Old Norse and Old English.

The first part, fjǫl, refers to a type of wood, specifically a plank.

The second part, brycg, translates to ‘bridge’ in Old English.

Together, they suggest a location associated with a planked bridge.

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


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Where is the Philbrick family from?

You can see how Philbrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philbrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philbrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 49 Philbrick families living in Essex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Philbrick's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Philbrick families in 1891.
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What did your Philbrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Philbrick. 34% of Philbrick men worked as a Dairy Manager and 85% of Philbrick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Philbrick were Gardener and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Manager
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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What is the average Philbrick lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Philbrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1959. The average life expectancy for Philbrick in 1949 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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