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Plythian Family History

Plythian 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: Lothian, Luthman, Plotkin, Lathan, Fithian, Litwin, Payton, Lian

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Where is the Plythian family from?

You can see how Plythian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plythian family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Plythian family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plythian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Plythian families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Plythian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plythian 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Plythian. 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 4 military records available for the last name Plythian. For the veterans among your Plythian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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