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Plaice Family History

Plaice Surname Meaning

see Place.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Plaice family from?

You can see how Plaice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaice family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Plaice families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Plaice families living in Norfolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Plaice's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Plaice families in 1891.
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What did your Plaice ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Plaice. 25% of Plaice men worked as a Bricklayer and 85% of Plaice women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plaice were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    25%
  • Heavy Worker
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Plaice family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Plaice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaice 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Plaice. 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 353 military records available for the last name Plaice. For the veterans among your Plaice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaice lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Plaice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Plaice in 1962 was 83, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaice ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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