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Playstead Family History

Playstead 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: Plaisted, Plaster, Halstead, Anstead, Lystad, Olmstead, Walstead

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Where is the Playstead family from?

You can see how Playstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Playstead family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Playstead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Playstead families living in Glamorgan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Playstead's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Playstead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Playstead 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 228 census records available for the last name Playstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Playstead 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Playstead. 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 13 military records available for the last name Playstead. For the veterans among your Playstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Playstead lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Playstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Playstead in 1995 was 76, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Playstead 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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