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Mt Pleasant Family History

Mt Pleasant 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: Pleasant, Pheasant, Pleasants, Malenfant, Stuyvesant, Plant, Tennant

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Where is the Mt Pleasant family from?

You can see how Mt Pleasant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mt Pleasant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mt Pleasant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Mt Pleasant families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mt Pleasant's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mt Pleasant families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Mt Pleasant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mt Pleasant 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mt Pleasant. 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 399 military records available for the last name Mt Pleasant. For the veterans among your Mt Pleasant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mt Pleasant lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Mt Pleasant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mt Pleasant in 1946 was 22, and 38 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mt Pleasant 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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