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Von Philp Family History

Von Philp 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: Van Pelt, Van Til, Von Wald, Van Hall, Van Hise, Philp, Van Zile

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Where is the Von Philp family from?

You can see how Von Philp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Von Philp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Von Philp family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Von Philp's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Von Philp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Von Philp 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 35 census records available for the last name Von Philp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Philp 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Von Philp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Von Philp. For the veterans among your Von Philp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Von Philp lifespan?

Average Von Philp life expectancy in 1986 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Von Philp 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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