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Phillia Family History

Phillia 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: Phillip, Phillis, Philip, Phillips, Hillian, Hillis, Pilla, Philbin

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Where is the Phillia family from?

You can see how Phillia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phillia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Phillia families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Phillia families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phillia's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Phillia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phillia 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 53 census records available for the last name Phillia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phillia 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 immigration records available for the last name Phillia. 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 military records available for the last name Phillia. For the veterans among your Phillia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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