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Phillipp Family History

Phillipp Surname Meaning

German Dutch English and Scottish: variant of Philip.

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


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Where is the Phillipp family from?

You can see how Phillipp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phillipp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Phillipp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Phillipp families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Phillipp's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Phillipp families in 1911.
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What did your Phillipp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phillipp. 27% of Phillipp men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Phillipp women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phillipp were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

What Phillipp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Phillipp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phillipp 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Phillipp. 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 731 military records available for the last name Phillipp. For the veterans among your Phillipp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phillipp lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Phillipp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Phillipp in 1959 was 58, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phillipp ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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