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Plendesbith Family History

Plendesbith 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: Clinesmith, Nesbitt, Wenderoth, Lindenmuth, Glendenning, Klingensmith

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Where is the Plendesbith family from?

You can see how Plendesbith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plendesbith family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 10 Plendesbith families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plendesbith's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Plendesbith families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Plendesbith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plendesbith 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Plendesbith. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Plendesbith. For the veterans among your Plendesbith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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