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Philpotts Family History

Philpotts Surname Meaning

Variant of Philpott either with genitival -s (probably denoting ‘son of Philpot’) or with post-medieval excrescent -s added to the surname.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Philpotts family from?

You can see how Philpotts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philpotts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philpotts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Philpotts families living in Herefordshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Philpotts's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Philpotts families in 1891.
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What did your Philpotts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Philpotts. 11% of Philpotts men worked as a Bricklayer and 77% of Philpotts women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Philpotts were Farmer and Shop Assistant.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Farm Carter Paid
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Shop Assistant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Philpotts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philpotts 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Philpotts. 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 627 military records available for the last name Philpotts. For the veterans among your Philpotts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philpotts lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Philpotts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Philpotts in 1964 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

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