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Plarer Family History

Plarer 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: Planer, Plater, Player, Plager, Plaster, Clare, Layer, Place, Prager

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plarer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Plarer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plarer. 100% of Plarer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Plarer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plarer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Plarer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Plarer. For the veterans among your Plarer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plarer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plarer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plarer

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