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Philippon Family History

Philippon Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Philippe.

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


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Where is the Philippon family from?

You can see how Philippon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philippon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philippon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Philippon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Philippon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Philippon families in 1891.
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What did your Philippon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Philippon. 43% of Philippon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Philippon women worked as a Weaver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Grinder
    29%
  • Weaver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Philippon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philippon 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Philippon. 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 166 military records available for the last name Philippon. For the veterans among your Philippon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philippon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Philippon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Philippon in 1965 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philippon 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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