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Origins of the Philp surname

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About the Philps

We have a total number of 21058 records for people with the last name Philp.

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Where do most Philps live?

In 1921, most Philps lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Philps

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 18,000 records for the Philp surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Philps most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Philps.

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

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