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Origins of the Philps surname

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About the Philpses

We have a total number of 7616 records for people with the last name Philps.

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Where do most Philpses live?

In 1921, most Philpses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Philpses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 6,420 records for the Philps surname. The oldest one dates back to 1778.

Who were Philpses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Philps first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Philpses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Philpses in 1921
Laundress

23

Dressmaker

20

General Servant

19

Living On Own Means

16

Private Means

16

Common Male occupations for Philpses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

37

Coal Miner

33

General Labourer

25

Gardener

21

Bricklayer

18

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