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Phyllips Family History

Phyllips 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: Phillips, Philips, Phillip, Phillipps, Phillipp, Phillis, Philip

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Where is the Phyllips family from?

You can see how Phyllips families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phyllips family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Phyllips families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Phyllips families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Phyllips's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Phyllips families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phyllips 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 Phyllips ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phyllips. 80% of Phyllips women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Service Teacher Resigned Own
    20%

What Phyllips family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Phyllips. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phyllips 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Phyllips. 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 19 military records available for the last name Phyllips. For the veterans among your Phyllips ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phyllips lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Phyllips life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Phyllips in 1987 was 93, and 66 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phyllips 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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