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Philipsen Family History

Philipsen Surname Meaning

Dutch North German and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Philip.

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


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Where is the Philipsen family from?

You can see how Philipsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philipsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Philipsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Philipsen families living in Essex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Philipsen's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Philipsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philipsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Philipsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Philipsen. 50% of Philipsen men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Philipsen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Philipsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Philipsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philipsen 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 915 immigration records available for the last name Philipsen. 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 579 military records available for the last name Philipsen. For the veterans among your Philipsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philipsen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Philipsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Philipsen in 1958 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Philipsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philipsen 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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