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Phillipsen Family History

Phillipsen 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, Phillips, Philipson, Phillippe, Philips

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Where is the Phillipsen family from?

You can see how Phillipsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phillipsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Phillipsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Phillipsen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Phillipsen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Phillipsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phillipsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phillipsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Messenger were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phillipsen. 50% of Phillipsen men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Phillipsen women worked as a Messenger. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Messenger
    100%
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Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Phillipsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phillipsen 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Phillipsen. 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 105 military records available for the last name Phillipsen. For the veterans among your Phillipsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phillipsen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Phillipsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Phillipsen in 1956 was 52, and 67 in 2003.

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