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Philemore Family History

Philemore 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, Pridemore, Whitmore, Gilmore, Wilmore, Mclemore, Fillmore

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Where is the Philemore family from?

You can see how Philemore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philemore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Philemore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Philemore families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Philemore's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Philemore families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Philemore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philemore 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Philemore. 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 Philemore. For the veterans among your Philemore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philemore lifespan?

Average Philemore life expectancy in 2004 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philemore 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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