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Plevin Family History

Plevin Surname Meaning

see Blethyn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Plevin family from?

You can see how Plevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plevin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Plevin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Plevin families living in Cheshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Plevin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Plevin families in 1891.
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What did your Plevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Plevin. 50% of Plevin men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Plevin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plevin were Master House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Master House Decorator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plevin 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Plevin. 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 210 military records available for the last name Plevin. For the veterans among your Plevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plevin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Plevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Plevin in 1967 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plevin 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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