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Plarr Family History

Plarr 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: Parr, Pfarr, Pharr, Larr, Plair, Barr, Clare, Clark, Plank, Platz

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Where is the Plarr family from?

You can see how Plarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plarr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Plarr families living in Kentucky. This was about 43% of all the recorded Plarr's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Plarr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plarr 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 Plarr ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Plarr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Plarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plarr 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Plarr. 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 71 military records available for the last name Plarr. For the veterans among your Plarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plarr lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Plarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Plarr in 1967 was 44, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plarr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plarr 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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