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Sanphilip Family History

Sanphilip 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, Stanphill, Manship, Sanfilippo, Sanderlin, Sandelin, Sahlin

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Sanphilip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanphilip 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sanphilip. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Sanphilip. For the veterans among your Sanphilip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanphilip lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Sanphilip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sanphilip in 1964 was 76, and 95 in 2000.

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