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Philipose Family History

Philipose Surname Meaning

Indian (Kerala): from the personal name Philipose derived from Greek Philippos (see Philip) found among Christians in southern India.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Philipose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philipose family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Philipose families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Philipose family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Philipose's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Philipose families in 1911.
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What did your Philipose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Philipose. 100% of Philipose men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Philipose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philipose 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Philipose. 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 4 military records available for the last name Philipose. For the veterans among your Philipose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philipose lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Philipose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Philipose in 1985 was 55, and 70 in 2002.

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