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Philpp Family History

Philpp Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Philip, Philipp, Philp, Hipp, Whipp, Shipp, Philo, Philpot, Philips

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Where is the Philpp family from?

You can see how Philpp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philpp family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Philpp families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 9 Philpp families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Philpp's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Philpp families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philpp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Philpp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philpp 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Philpp. 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 military records available for the last name Philpp. For the veterans among your Philpp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philpp lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philpp 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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