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Philipp Family History

Philipp Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): from the personal name Philipp (see Philip).

Scottish (Glamorgan) and English (southeastern): variant of Philip.

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


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Where is the Philipp family from?

You can see how Philipp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philipp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philipp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Philipp families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Philipp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Philipp families in 1891.
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What did your Philipp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Philipp. 72% of Philipp 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
    72%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Domestic Servant Refugee
    8%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Philipp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philipp 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Philipp. 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 38,000 military records available for the last name Philipp. For the veterans among your Philipp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philipp lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Philipp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Philipp in 1954 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philipp 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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