This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Phippeny family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Phippeny Family History

Phippeny 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: Phippen, Shippen, Shippey, Hippen, Pippen, Chipley, Tippen, Hippe

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Phippeny family from?

You can see how Phippeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phippeny family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Phippeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Phippeny family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Phippeny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Phippeny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phippeny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Phippeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phippeny. 100% of Phippeny men worked as a Clerk.

View Census Data for Phippeny | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Phippeny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Phippeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phippeny census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Phippeny

Passenger Lists

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Phippeny. 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.

View all Phippeny immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 97 military records available for the last name Phippeny. For the veterans among your Phippeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Phippeny military records

You've only scratched the surface of Phippeny family history

Discover More

What is the average Phippeny lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Phippeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Phippeny in 1970 was 83, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phippeny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phippeny 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Phippeny family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial