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Plaire Family History

Plaire 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: Claire, Plair, Clare, Place, Paine, Laine, Plate, Maire, Plymire

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Where is the Plaire family from?

You can see how Plaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Plaire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Plaire families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Plaire's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Plaire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaire 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 Plaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plaire. 100% of Plaire men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Plaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Plaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaire 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Plaire. 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 11 military records available for the last name Plaire. For the veterans among your Plaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaire lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Plaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Plaire in 1965 was 65, and 76 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plaire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaire 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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