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Phpps Family History

Phpps 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: Phipps, Popp, Apps, Papp, Papas, Copps, Epps, Puppe, Papes, Pappa

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Where is the Phpps family from?

You can see how Phpps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phpps family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phpps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Phpps families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Phpps's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Phpps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phpps 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 82 census records available for the last name Phpps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phpps 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Phpps. 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 1 military records available for the last name Phpps. For the veterans among your Phpps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phpps lifespan?

Average Phpps life expectancy in 1974 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phpps 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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