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Philbrook Family History

Philbrook Surname Meaning

English: variant of Philbrick.

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


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Where is the Philbrook family from?

You can see how Philbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philbrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philbrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 40 Philbrook families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Philbrook's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Philbrook families in 1891.
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What did your Philbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Philbrook. 86% of Philbrook 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
    86%
  • Proprietress Maker Of Cakes jams
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Philbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philbrook 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Philbrook. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Philbrook. For the veterans among your Philbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philbrook lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Philbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Philbrook in 1950 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philbrook 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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