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Philmus Family History

Philmus 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: Primus, Hilmes, Philips, Helmus, Philmon, Phillis, Philip, Holmes

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Where is the Philmus family from?

You can see how Philmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philmus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Philmus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Philmus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Philmus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philmus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Philmus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Leather Remnants was the top reported job for people in the USA named Philmus. 100% of Philmus men worked as a Leather Remnants. .

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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

  • Leather Remnants
    100%
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Philmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philmus 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Philmus. 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 7 military records available for the last name Philmus. For the veterans among your Philmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philmus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Philmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Philmus in 1965 was 73, and 76 in 2000.

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