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Phillippsen Family History

Phillippsen 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: Philipsen, Phillipson, Phillipps, Phillippe, Phillips, Philipson

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Where is the Phillippsen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phillippsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Phillippsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phillippsen. 100% of Phillippsen men worked as a Tool Maker. .

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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

  • Tool Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Phillippsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phillippsen 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 Phillippsen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Phillippsen. For the veterans among your Phillippsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phillippsen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Phillippsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Phillippsen in 1968 was 85, and 85 in 2001.

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