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Plaisted Family History

Plaisted Surname Meaning

English (mainly Kent): topographic name from Middle English plei(e) ‘play game performance’ + stede ‘place location’ (Old English plegstede plægstede).

The surname may be for someone who lived near a place for physical or theatrical play or from a place so named such as Chapel Plaster in Wiltshire.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Plaisted family from?

You can see how Plaisted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaisted family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Plaisted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Plaisted families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Plaisted's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Plaisted families in 1891.
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What did your Plaisted ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clergyman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Plaisted. 100% of Plaisted men worked as a Clergyman and 95% of Plaisted 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Clergyman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Secretary
    6%

What Plaisted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Plaisted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaisted 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 734 immigration records available for the last name Plaisted. 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 Plaisted. For the veterans among your Plaisted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaisted lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Plaisted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Plaisted in 1944 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaisted 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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