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Plots Family History

Plots 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: Plotz, Plott, Ploss, Plotts, Lott, Pott, Platz, Plate, Slott, Platt

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Where is the Plots family from?

You can see how Plots families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plots family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plots families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Plots families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Plots's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Plots families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plots 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 Plots ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plots. 100% of Plots men worked as an Upholsterer.

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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

  • Upholsterer
    100%

What Plots family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Plots. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plots 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Plots. 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 58 military records available for the last name Plots. For the veterans among your Plots ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plots lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Plots life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Plots in 1968 was 64, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plots

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plots 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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