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Philbert Name Meaning

French and German (Bavaria): from the personal name Philbert from ancient Germanic Filuberht (see Philibert ).

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


Similar surnames: Hilbert, Filbert, Helbert, Gilbert, Hibbert, Philibert, Hillers

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Where is the Philbert family from?

You can see how Philbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Philbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Philbert families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Philbert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Philbert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Philbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Prospector was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Philbert. 60% of Philbert men worked as a Prospector. .

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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

  • Prospector
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Philbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philbert 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Philbert. 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 414 military records available for the last name Philbert. For the veterans among your Philbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philbert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Philbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Philbert in 1960 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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