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Phillipp Name Meaning

German Dutch English and Scottish: variant of Philip .

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


Similar surnames: Phillipps, Phillips, Phillip, Philipp, Philips, Phillippe, Philipps

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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 1880 there were 38 Phillipp families living in Indiana. This was about 14% of all the recorded Phillipp's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Phillipp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phillipp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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.

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%
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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 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 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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