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Plymesser Family History

Plymesser 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: Messer, Presser, Lesser, Plessner, Elsaesser, Elsesser, Plaster

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Where is the Plymesser family from?

You can see how Plymesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plymesser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plymesser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Plymesser families living in Iowa. This was about 41% of all the recorded Plymesser's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Plymesser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plymesser 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 Plymesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plymesser. 58% of Plymesser men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Plymesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Plymesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plymesser 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Plymesser. 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 154 military records available for the last name Plymesser. For the veterans among your Plymesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plymesser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Plymesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Plymesser in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plymesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plymesser 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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