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Plaist Family History

Plaist 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: Last, Plant, Platt, List, Plaisted, Plas, Prast, Plitt, Plass, Lais

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Where is the Plaist family from?

You can see how Plaist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaist family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Plaist family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaist's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Plaist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaist 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 14 census records available for the last name Plaist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaist 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Plaist. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Plaist. For the veterans among your Plaist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaist lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1991, in the United States, Plaist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Plaist in 1989 was 70, and 21 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaist 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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