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Plies Family History

Plies 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: Plier, Lies, Pries, Pies, Lier, Fries, Lees, Lis, Elias, Bliss

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Where is the Plies family from?

You can see how Plies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plies family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Plies families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Plies's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Plies families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plies 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 Plies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plies. 67% of Plies men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Plies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Plies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plies 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Plies. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Plies. For the veterans among your Plies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plies lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Plies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plies in 1967 was 74, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plies 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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