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Plaistowe Family History

Plaistowe Surname Meaning

see Plastow.

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


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Where is the Plaistowe family from?

You can see how Plaistowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaistowe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Plaistowe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Plaistowe families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Plaistowe's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Plaistowe families in 1891.
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What did your Plaistowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Plaistowe. 50% of Plaistowe men worked as a Builders and 81% of Plaistowe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plaistowe were Commercial Traveller and Private Means.

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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

  • Builders
    50%
  • Commercial Traveller
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plaistowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaistowe 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Plaistowe. 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 88 military records available for the last name Plaistowe. For the veterans among your Plaistowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaistowe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Plaistowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Plaistowe in 1964 was 82, and 97 in 2000.

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