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Phillpott Family History

Phillpott Name Meaning

see Philpott .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Philpott, Philpot, Chilcott, Willmott, Phlipot, Gillott, Pillot

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Where is the Phillpott family from?

You can see how Phillpott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phillpott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phillpott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Phillpott family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Phillpott's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Phillpott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phillpott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phillpott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phillpott. 40% of Phillpott men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Phillpott women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phillpott were Foreman and 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 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Phillpott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phillpott 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Phillpott. 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 528 military records available for the last name Phillpott. For the veterans among your Phillpott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phillpott lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Phillpott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Phillpott in 1951 was 40, and 91 in 2002.

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