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Phillippe Family History

Phillippe Name Meaning

French: variant of Philippe (see Philip ). This form of the surname is very rare in France. Altered form of German Phillippi .

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


Similar surnames: Phillipps, Philippe, Phillipp, Phillippi, Phillip, Philipps, Philip

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Where is the Phillippe family from?

You can see how Phillippe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phillippe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phillippe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Phillippe families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Phillippe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Phillippe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phillippe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phillippe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Phillippe. 100% of Phillippe 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Phillippe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phillippe 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 987 immigration records available for the last name Phillippe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Phillippe. For the veterans among your Phillippe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phillippe lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Phillippe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1955. The average life expectancy for Phillippe in 1949 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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