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Phillip Family History

Phillip Surname Meaning

English (mainly Yorkshire) Scottish and German: variant of Philip.

Americanized form of French Philippe.

Polish, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, or Croatian Filip.

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


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Where is the Phillip family from?

You can see how Phillip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phillip family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phillip families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 543 Phillip families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Phillip's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Phillip families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phillip 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 Phillip 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 Phillip. 19% of Phillip men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Phillip women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phillip were Farmer and Domestic Servant.

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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
    19%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Gardener
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 109,000 census records available for the last name Phillip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phillip 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Phillip. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Phillip. For the veterans among your Phillip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phillip lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Phillip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Phillip in 1953 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phillip 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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