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Philie Family History

Philie 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: Philip, Pille, Hille, Bailie, Pile, Hilke, Paille, Helie, Philo

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Where is the Philie family from?

You can see how Philie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Philie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 6 Philie families living in Massachusetts. This was about 27% of all the recorded Philie's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Philie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Philie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hair Stylist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Philie. 100% of Philie women worked as a Hair Stylist. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hair Stylist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Philie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philie 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Philie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 106 military records available for the last name Philie. For the veterans among your Philie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philie lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Philie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Philie in 1956 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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