Origins of the Philp surname
About the Philps
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Interesting facts about Philp
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Philp surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Philp first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Philps
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Philps in 1921
Dressmaker
81
Domestic Servant
52
Living On Own Means
50
Housekeeper
46
House Keeper
45
Common male occupations for Philps in 1921
Farmer
134
Weaver
124
Coal Miner
95
Agricultural Labourer
91
Farm Labourer
76
