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Philipps Family History

Philipps Surname Meaning

English Scottish North German and Dutch: variant of Phillips.

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


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Where is the Philipps family from?

You can see how Philipps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philipps family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philipps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 70 Philipps families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Philipps's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Philipps families in 1891.
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What did your Philipps ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Philipps. 20% of Philipps men worked as a General Labourer and 64% of Philipps women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Philipps were Boot Maker repairer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Farmer butcher
    20%
  • Dairy Farmer
    20%
  • Boot Maker repairer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Philipps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philipps 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Philipps. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Philipps. For the veterans among your Philipps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philipps lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Philipps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Philipps in 1958 was 32, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philipps 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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