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Plasse Family History

Plasse Surname Meaning

German: variant of Plass

French: variant of Place 1 or a habitational name from a place so called in Loire.

Dutch (Van de Plasse): topographic name from Middle Dutch plas ‘pool pond’.

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


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Where is the Plasse family from?

You can see how Plasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plasse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plasse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Plasse families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Plasse's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Plasse families in 1891.
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What did your Plasse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plasse. 25% of Plasse men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Plasse women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plasse were Farmer and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Electrician
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Twister
    10%
  • Presser
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Plasse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Plasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plasse 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Plasse. 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 569 military records available for the last name Plasse. For the veterans among your Plasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plasse lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Plasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plasse in 1959 was 39, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plasse 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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