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Philson Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Filson .

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


Similar surnames: Wilson, Philipson, Philbin, Ohlson, Philpot, Paulson, Hilson, Chilson

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Where is the Philson family from?

You can see how Philson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Philson families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Philson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Philson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Philson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Philson. 27% of Philson men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Philson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Philson were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    18%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Laundress
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Philson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philson 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Philson. 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 794 military records available for the last name Philson. For the veterans among your Philson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Philson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Philson in 1945 was 25, and 74 in 2004.

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