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Plail Family History

Plail 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: Lail, Plain, Plaia, Plair, Paul, Plank, Lal, Platz, Place, Pal

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Where is the Plail family from?

You can see how Plail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plail family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Plail families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Plail families living in Kent. This was about 53% of all the recorded Plail's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Plail families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plail 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 Plail ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plail. 100% of Plail women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Plail family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Plail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plail 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Plail. 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 60 military records available for the last name Plail. For the veterans among your Plail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plail lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Plail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Plail in 1967 was 74, and 95 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plail

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plail 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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