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
Scholar 16
Carpenter 4
Labourer 4
Builder 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Boot Maker 2
Laundress 2
Straw Plaiter 2
Apprentice Bridle Cutter 1
Cord Face Worker Military 1
Dressing Case Maker Leather 1
Grocer's Assistant 1
House Painter 1
Needlewoman 1
Plumber 1
Saleswoman 1
Stationer 1
Bricklayer 1
Domestic Servant Help 1
Domestic Servant Unemploying 1
General Labourer 1
Income From House Property 1
Licensed Victualler& Machinist 1
Machinist 1
Market Bricklayer Employing 6 Men 1 Boy 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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