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Plymate Family History

Plymate 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: Plymale, Plate, Plymire, Platz, Place, Pate, Lyman, Platt, Plato

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Where is the Plymate family from?

You can see how Plymate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plymate family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Plymate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Plymate families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plymate's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Plymate families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plymate 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 Plymate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plymate. 55% of Plymate men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Plymate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plymate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plymate 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Plymate. 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 322 military records available for the last name Plymate. For the veterans among your Plymate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plymate lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Plymate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Plymate in 1955 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plymate

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plymate 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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