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Philpott Family History

Philpott Surname Meaning

English: variant of Philpot.

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


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Where is the Philpott family from?

You can see how Philpott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philpott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philpott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 973 Philpott families living in Kent. This was about 35% of all the recorded Philpott's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Philpott families in 1891.
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What did your Philpott 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 Philpott. 11% of Philpott men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Philpott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Philpott were Gardener 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%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    4%
  • Gardener
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Philpott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65,000 census records available for the last name Philpott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philpott 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 Philpott. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Philpott. For the veterans among your Philpott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philpott lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Philpott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Philpott in 1944 was 21, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Philpott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philpott 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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