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Plei Family History

Plei 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: Pei, Lei, Plein, Plew, Li, Wei, Lee, Leo, Peel, Mei

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Where is the Plei family from?

You can see how Plei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plei family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Plei family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Plei's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Plei families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plei 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 39 census records available for the last name Plei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plei 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Plei. 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 Plei. For the veterans among your Plei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plei lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Plei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Plei in 1978 was 80, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plei 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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