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Philpot Family History

Philpot Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): from the Middle English personal name Phil(i)pot

a pet form of Philip

(mainly male but sometimes used for women).

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


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Where is the Philpot family from?

You can see how Philpot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philpot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philpot families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 598 Philpot families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Philpot's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Philpot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philpot 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 Philpot ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Philpot. 11% of Philpot men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Philpot women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Philpot were French Polisher and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Retired
    8%
  • French Polisher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 62,000 census records available for the last name Philpot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philpot 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Philpot. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Philpot. For the veterans among your Philpot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philpot lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Philpot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Philpot in 1944 was 28, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philpot 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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