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Phippes Family History

Phippes 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, Phipps, Shippen, Shippey, Hippe, Pipes, Chipps, Kippes

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Where is the Phippes family from?

You can see how Phippes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phippes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phippes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Phippes families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Phippes's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Phippes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phippes 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 Phippes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Phippes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Phippes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phippes 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Phippes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Phippes. For the veterans among your Phippes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phippes lifespan?

Average Phippes life expectancy in 1987 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phippes 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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