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Philippi Family History

Philippi Surname Meaning

German, Dutch, Flemish, and French (mainly Alsace and Lorraine): Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from the personal name Philipp (German), Philip (Dutch), or Philippe (French) using the genitive of its Latin form Philippus.

In southern France and Corsica, this is a surname of Italian origin (compare 2 below).

Americanized form of Italian Filippi.

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


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Where is the Philippi family from?

You can see how Philippi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philippi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philippi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Philippi families living in Caernarvonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Philippi's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Philippi families in 1891.
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What did your Philippi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Philippi. 60% of Philippi 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
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Philippi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philippi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Philippi. 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 Philippi. For the veterans among your Philippi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philippi lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Philippi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Philippi in 1944 was 30, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Philippi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philippi 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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