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Plague Family History

Plague 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: Lague, Plagge, Olague, Clague, Poague, Lage, Place, Page, Plate

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Where is the Plague family from?

You can see how Plague families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plague family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Plague families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Plague family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Plague's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Plague families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plague surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Plague. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plague 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Plague. 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 19 military records available for the last name Plague. For the veterans among your Plague ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plague lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Plague life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Plague in 1968 was 65, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plague 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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