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Pleadon Family History

Pleadon 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: Glendon, Leaton, Leddon, Yeadon, Peaden, Pladson, Gleason, Gleaton

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Where is the Pleadon family from?

You can see how Pleadon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleadon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pleadon family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pleadon's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Pleadon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Pleadon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleadon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pleadon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pleadon. For the veterans among your Pleadon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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