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Plessis Family History

Plessis 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: Duplessis, Plescia, Pless, Pessin, Lessig, Pleiss, Alessio, Alessi

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Where is the Plessis family from?

You can see how Plessis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plessis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Plessis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Plessis families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Plessis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Plessis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plessis 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 Plessis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plessis. 100% of Plessis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plessis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plessis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Plessis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Plessis. For the veterans among your Plessis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plessis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Plessis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Plessis in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plessis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plessis 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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