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Pleavin Family History

Pleavin Surname Meaning

see Blethyn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pleavin family from?

You can see how Pleavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleavin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 123 Pleavin families living in Cheshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Pleavin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Pleavin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleavin 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 Pleavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pleavin. 34% of Pleavin men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Pleavin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pleavin were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pleavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleavin 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Pleavin. 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 123 military records available for the last name Pleavin. For the veterans among your Pleavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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