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Philp Family History

Philp Surname Meaning

Scottish and English (Cornwall): shortened form of Philip.

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


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Where is the Philp family from?

You can see how Philp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 410 Philp families living in Cornwall. This was about 36% of all the recorded Philp's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Philp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philp 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 Philp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Philp. 13% of Philp men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Philp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Philp were Gardener and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Farmer
    13%
  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Gardener
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Philp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51,000 census records available for the last name Philp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philp 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Philp. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Philp. For the veterans among your Philp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philp lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Philp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Philp in 1961 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Philp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philp 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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