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Plymel Family History

Plymel Surname Meaning

Variant of Plymale.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Plymel family from?

You can see how Plymel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plymel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Plymel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Plymel family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plymel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Plymel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plymel 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 Plymel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plymel. 46% of Plymel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Plymel women worked as a Housekeeping.

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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
    46%
  • Farming
    46%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    100%

What Plymel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Plymel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plymel 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Plymel. 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 249 military records available for the last name Plymel. For the veterans among your Plymel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plymel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Plymel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Plymel in 1963 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plymel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plymel 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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