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Phileman Family History

Phileman 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: Philemon, Hileman, Pillman, Hillman, Shireman, Hilgeman, Hilsman

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Where is the Phileman family from?

You can see how Phileman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phileman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Phileman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Phileman families living in Midlothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Phileman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Phileman families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Phileman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phileman 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 Phileman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Phileman. For the veterans among your Phileman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phileman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Phileman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Phileman in 1963 was 79, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phileman 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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