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Philo Family History

Philo Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): perhaps a variant of Fellow see Fellows. Possibly also an altered form of English Filer or Filley.

Americanized form of Hungarian Filó and possibly also of Slovak or other Slavic Fiľo or Filo.

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


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Where is the Philo family from?

You can see how Philo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 77 Philo families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Philo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Philo families in 1891.
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What did your Philo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Philo. 34% of Philo men worked as an Incapacitated and 95% of Philo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Philo were House Painter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Police Constable
    34%
  • House Painter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Philo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philo 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Philo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Philo. For the veterans among your Philo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Philo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Philo in 1959 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philo 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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