Origins of the Philip surname
About the Philips
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Interesting facts about Philip
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Philip surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
What are the most common Philip first names?
William
John
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Philips
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Philips in 1921
Domestic Servant
85
Dressmaker
75
House Servant
58
Housekeeper
57
F S
52
Common male occupations for Philips in 1921
Coal Miner
146
Farmer
141
Farm Servant
102
Mason
63
Iron Moulder
60
