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Philipson Family History

Philipson Surname Meaning

English and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Philip. Americanized form (and a Swedish variant) of Swedish Philipsson: patronymic from the personal name Philip.

Americanized form of Dutch North German and Danish Philipsen, a cognate of the above.

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


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Where is the Philipson family from?

You can see how Philipson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philipson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philipson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 342 Philipson families living in Northumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Philipson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Philipson families in 1891.
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What did your Philipson 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 Philipson. 17% of Philipson men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Philipson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Philipson were Gardener and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Dairy Farmer
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Gardener
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Philipson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philipson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Philipson. 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 Philipson. For the veterans among your Philipson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philipson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Philipson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Philipson in 1962 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philipson 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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