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Pladwell Family History

Pladwell 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: Gladwell, Ledwell, Shadwell, Bradwell, Chadwell, Claywell, Adwell

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Where is the Pladwell family from?

You can see how Pladwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pladwell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pladwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pladwell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pladwell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pladwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pladwell 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 Pladwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Pladwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pladwell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pladwell. 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 34 military records available for the last name Pladwell. For the veterans among your Pladwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pladwell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Pladwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pladwell in 1964 was 80, and 83 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pladwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pladwell 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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