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Philllips Family History

Philllips 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: Phillips, Philips, Phillip, Phillipps, Phillipp, Phillis, Philip

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Where is the Philllips family from?

You can see how Philllips families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philllips family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Philllips families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Philllips families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Philllips's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Philllips families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philllips 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 Philllips ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Philllips. 100% of Philllips men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Philllips. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philllips 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Philllips. 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 50 military records available for the last name Philllips. For the veterans among your Philllips ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philllips lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Philllips life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Philllips in 1981 was 40, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Philllips

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philllips 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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