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Plale Family History

Plale 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: Place, Plate, Plake, Peale, Plane, Gale, Hale, Blake, Clare, Palm

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Where is the Plale family from?

You can see how Plale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plale family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Plale families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Plale's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Plale families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plale 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 89 census records available for the last name Plale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plale 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Plale. 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 29 military records available for the last name Plale. For the veterans among your Plale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plale lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Plale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Plale in 1972 was 58, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plale 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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