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Plimton Family History

Plimton 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: Plimpton, Linton, Clinton, Litton, Pointon, Liston, Limon, Picton

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Where is the Plimton family from?

You can see how Plimton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plimton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plimton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Plimton families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Plimton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plimton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Plimton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plimton 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Plimton. 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 military records available for the last name Plimton. For the veterans among your Plimton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plimton lifespan?

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