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Plainver Family History

Plainver 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: Painter, Planer, Platner, Pliner, Plaster, Oliver, Pinner, Lander

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Where is the Plainver family from?

You can see how Plainver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plainver family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plainver family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plainver's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plainver families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plainver 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 18 census records available for the last name Plainver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plainver 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Plainver. 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 3 military records available for the last name Plainver. For the veterans among your Plainver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plainver lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Plainver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Plainver in 1973 was 93, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plainver 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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