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Philion Family History

Philion Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Philson, Philmon, Philip, Hilton, Chilton, Pinion, Dhillon, Chilson

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Where is the Philion family from?

You can see how Philion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Philion families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 66 Philion families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Philion's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Philion families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Philion ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Philion. 40% of Philion men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Philion women worked as an At Home. .

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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

  • Journalier
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Commis
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • At Home
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Philion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philion 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Philion. 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 249 military records available for the last name Philion. For the veterans among your Philion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philion lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Philion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Philion in 1965 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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