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Phillis Family History

Phillis Name Meaning

English: variant of Felix .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Phillip, Philips, Phillipps, Hillis, Tillis, Millis, Philipps, Pullis

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Where is the Phillis family from?

You can see how Phillis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phillis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phillis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Phillis families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Phillis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Phillis families in 1891.
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What did your Phillis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Phillis. 25% of Phillis men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Phillis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phillis were Retired and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Retired
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Phillis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phillis 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 970 immigration records available for the last name Phillis. 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 Phillis. For the veterans among your Phillis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phillis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Phillis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Phillis in 1952 was 50, and 66 in 2004.

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