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Phillps Family History

Phillps Name Meaning

see Phillips .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Phillips, Philips, Phillis, Philip, Hillis, Philipp, Philley

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Where is the Phillps family from?

You can see how Phillps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phillps family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phillps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Phillps families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Phillps's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Phillps families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phillps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phillps ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Phillps. 100% of Phillps men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Phillps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phillps 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Phillps. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 663 military records available for the last name Phillps. For the veterans among your Phillps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phillps lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Phillps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Phillps in 1945 was 37, and 47 in 2004.

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