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Philio Family History

Philio 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, Philo, Gilio, Philbin, Philpot, Philips, Philipp, Emilio

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Where is the Philio family from?

You can see how Philio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philio family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Philio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Philio families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Philio's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Philio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Philio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Philio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Philio. 34% of Philio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Philio women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Philio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Philio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philio 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Philio. 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 35 military records available for the last name Philio. For the veterans among your Philio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philio lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Philio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Philio in 1961 was 54, and 44 in 1998.

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