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Plait Family History

Plait Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Plant, Platt, Plaut, Pait, Plain, Plaia, Plair, Plank, Platz, Place

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Where is the Plait family from?

You can see how Plait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plait family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Plait families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Plait families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plait's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Plait families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plait surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Plait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plait 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Plait. 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 35 military records available for the last name Plait. For the veterans among your Plait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plait lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Plait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Plait in 1965 was 67, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plait 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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