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Pladson Family History

Pladson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Pladsen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pladson family from?

You can see how Pladson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pladson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pladson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Pladson families living in Durham. This was about 59% of all the recorded Pladson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Pladson families in 1891.
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What did your Pladson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pladson. 38% of Pladson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pladson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pladson were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Pladson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pladson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pladson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 133 immigration records available for the last name Pladson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Pladson. For the veterans among your Pladson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pladson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pladson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pladson in 1965 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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