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Pliman Family History

Pliman 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: Pleiman, Sliman, Kliman, Allman, Pelikan, Lian, Sloman, Lyman, Polman

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Where is the Pliman family from?

You can see how Pliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pliman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pliman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pliman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pliman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pliman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Pliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pliman 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 Pliman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pliman. For the veterans among your Pliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pliman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Pliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pliman in 1979 was 68, and 99 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pliman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pliman 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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