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Pleiss Family History

Pleiss Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Pleissa near Chemnitz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pleiss family from?

You can see how Pleiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pleiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pleiss family living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pleiss's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Pleiss families in 1891.
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What did your Pleiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pleiss. 43% of Pleiss men worked as a Baker and 100% of Pleiss women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Pleiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleiss 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Pleiss. 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 331 military records available for the last name Pleiss. For the veterans among your Pleiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleiss lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pleiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pleiss in 1960 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleiss 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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