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Playe Family History

Playe 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, Player, Paye, Plake, Laye, Plane, Blake, Clare, Plank

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Where is the Playe family from?

You can see how Playe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Playe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Playe families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Playe family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Playe's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Playe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Playe 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 97 census records available for the last name Playe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Playe 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Playe. 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 22 military records available for the last name Playe. For the veterans among your Playe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Playe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Playe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Playe in 1962 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Playe 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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