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Plessor Family History

Plessor 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: Lessor, Presser, Lesser, Presson, Pless, Plesko, Plessner, Chessor

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Plessor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plessor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Plessor. 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 Plessor. For the veterans among your Plessor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plessor lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Plessor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Plessor in 1978 was 70, and 87 in 1997.

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