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Philmon Family History

Philmon Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Feldmann. Compare Philemon

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


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Where is the Philmon family from?

You can see how Philmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Philmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Philmon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Philmon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Philmon families in 1891.
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What did your Philmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Philmon. 34% of Philmon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Philmon women 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Philmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Philmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philmon 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Philmon. 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 283 military records available for the last name Philmon. For the veterans among your Philmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philmon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Philmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Philmon in 1963 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Philmon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philmon 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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