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Pleace Family History

Pleace Surname Meaning

see Place.

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


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Where is the Pleace family from?

You can see how Pleace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleace family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Pleace families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Pleace families living in Devon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Pleace's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pleace families in 1891.
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What did your Pleace ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pleace. 50% of Pleace men worked as a Builders Labourer and 88% of Pleace women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pleace were Gardener and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pleace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleace 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Pleace. 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 157 military records available for the last name Pleace. For the veterans among your Pleace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleace lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Pleace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pleace in 1967 was 61, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleace 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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