Philbey Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Philbey Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Philbey family

Profession Census Frequency
Plaiter 12
Straw Plaiter 7
Ag Lab 5
Scholar 5
Tailor 5
Agricultural Labourer 4
Straw Plaitter 3
Show Plaiter 3
Labourer 3
Pauper 2
Bonnet Maker 2
Agricultural Laborer 1
Butcher 1
Carpenter 1
Errand Boy 1
Green Grocer 1
Labourer Wife 1
Lace Maker 1
Milkman 1
Baker 1
Baker's Assistant 1
Game Keeper 1
General Servant 1
Grocer And Baker 1
Publican Formerly Tailor 1

Philbey Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Filby 57% 4,037
2 Philby 86% 1,112
3 Filbey 71% 837
4 Philbey 100% 789

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The surname Philbey is the 4th most popular variant of Filby.

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