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Plear Family History

Plear 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: Pear, Lear, Clear, Pleas, Pleau, Bear, Leaf, Dear, Plier, Klar

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Where is the Plear family from?

You can see how Plear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plear family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Plear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Plear family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Plear's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Plear families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plear 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 Plear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plear. 100% of Plear women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Plear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plear 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Plear. 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 29 military records available for the last name Plear. For the veterans among your Plear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plear lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Plear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Plear in 1971 was 95, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plear

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plear 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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