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Philhower Family History

Philhower Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Vielhauer: occupational name for a file maker from Middle High German vīle ‘file’

+ an agent derivative of houwen ‘to chop or cut’.

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


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Where is the Philhower family from?

You can see how Philhower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philhower family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Philhower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Philhower families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Philhower's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Philhower families in 1911.
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What did your Philhower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Philhower. 19% of Philhower men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Philhower women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Philhower were Carpenter and Production.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Production
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Philhower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philhower 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Philhower. 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 563 military records available for the last name Philhower. For the veterans among your Philhower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philhower lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Philhower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Philhower in 1960 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

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