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Philipss Family History

Philipss Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Philips, Philipps, Philip, Phillips, Philipson, Philipp, Philippi

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Where is the Philipss family from?

You can see how Philipss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philipss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Philipss families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Philipss's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Philipss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philipss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Philipss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philipss 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Philipss. 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 2 military records available for the last name Philipss. For the veterans among your Philipss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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