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Phillpot Family History

Phillpot Surname Meaning

see Philpott.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Phillpot family from?

You can see how Phillpot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phillpot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Phillpot families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Phillpot families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Phillpot's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Phillpot families in 1891.
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What did your Phillpot ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Phillpot. 13% of Phillpot men worked as a House Painter decorator and 83% of Phillpot women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phillpot were Plumber and Cashier Restaurant.

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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

  • House Painter decorator
    13%
  • Cowman
    13%
  • Wood Machinist
    13%
  • Plumber
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Cashier Restaurant
    3%

What Phillpot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Phillpot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phillpot 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Phillpot. 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 445 military records available for the last name Phillpot. For the veterans among your Phillpot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phillpot lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Phillpot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Phillpot in 1962 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phillpot 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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