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Philpott Family History

Philpott Name Meaning

English: variant of Philpot .

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


Similar surnames: Phlipot, Philpot, Chilcott, Wilmott, Millett, Privott, Gillott

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Where is the Philpott family from?

You can see how Philpott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philpott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Philpott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 35 Philpott families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Philpott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Philpott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philpott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Philpott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Philpott. 39% of Philpott men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Philpott 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
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Traveller
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 65,000 census records available for the last name Philpott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philpott 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Philpott. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Philpott. For the veterans among your Philpott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philpott lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Philpott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Philpott in 1944 was 21, and 69 in 2004.

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