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Philps Family History

Philps Name Meaning

see Phillips .

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


Similar surnames: Philips, Phipps, Phelps, Philp, Philip, Hils, Phillips, Shilts

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Where is the Philps family from?

You can see how Philps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philps family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 114 Philps families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Philps's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Philps families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Philps ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Philps. 34% of Philps men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Philps women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Philps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philps 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Philps. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Philps. For the veterans among your Philps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philps lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Philps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Philps in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

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