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Playfore Family History

Playfore 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: Playford, Claymore, Pafford, Plymire, Claytor, Rayford, Player

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Where is the Playfore family from?

You can see how Playfore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Playfore family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Playfore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Playfore families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Playfore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Playfore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Playfore 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 6 census records available for the last name Playfore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Playfore 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Playfore. 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 5 military records available for the last name Playfore. For the veterans among your Playfore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Playfore lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Playfore 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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