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Phileph Family History

Phileph 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: Philip, Philips, Philipp, Philen, Philp, Pilch, Pile, Pelech

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Where is the Phileph family from?

You can see how Phileph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phileph family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Phileph families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Phileph families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Phileph's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Phileph families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Phileph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phileph 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Phileph. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Phileph. For the veterans among your Phileph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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