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Plinstow Family History

Plinstow 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: Linton, Pinto, Clinton, Winston, Pointon, Liston, Pinson, Plimpton

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Where is the Plinstow family from?

You can see how Plinstow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plinstow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Plinstow families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plinstow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plinstow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plinstow 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 10 census records available for the last name Plinstow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plinstow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Plinstow. 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 military records available for the last name Plinstow. For the veterans among your Plinstow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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