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Playne Family History

Playne Surname Meaning

see Plane.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Playne family from?

You can see how Playne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Playne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Playne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Playne families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Playne's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Playne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Playne 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 Playne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Playne. 88% of Playne 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Menas
    13%

What Playne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Playne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Playne 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Playne. 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 192 military records available for the last name Playne. For the veterans among your Playne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Playne lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Playne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Playne in 1966 was 70, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Playne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Playne 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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