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Philippes Family History

Philippes 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: Philipps, Philippe, Philips, Philipp, Philippi, Philipsen, Philippon

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Where is the Philippes family from?

You can see how Philippes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philippes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Philippes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Philippes families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Philippes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Philippes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Philippes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philippes 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Philippes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Philippes. For the veterans among your Philippes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philippes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Philippes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Philippes in 1971 was 77, and 71 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philippes 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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