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Plus Family History

Plus 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: Plum, Prus, Plas, Klus, Paus, Plush, Plut, Polus, Plue, Lu

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Where is the Plus family from?

You can see how Plus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Plus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Plus families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Plus's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Plus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plus 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 427 census records available for the last name Plus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plus 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Plus. 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 120 military records available for the last name Plus. For the veterans among your Plus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plus lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Plus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Plus in 1976 was 64, and 75 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plus 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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