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Plears Family History

Plears 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: Pleas, Pears, Pear, Lear, Peart, Clear, Sears, Plas, Pearl, Plass

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Where is the Plears family from?

You can see how Plears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plears family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Plears families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Plears families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Plears's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Plears families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Plears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plears 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Plears. 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 9 military records available for the last name Plears. For the veterans among your Plears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plears lifespan?

Average Plears life expectancy in 1971 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plears 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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