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Pleary Family History

Pleary 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: Cleary, Leary, Peary, Fleury, Geary, Pear, Lear, Peart, Clear, Perry

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Where is the Pleary family from?

You can see how Pleary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleary family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pleary family living in California. This was about 14% of all the recorded Pleary's in USA. California and 6 other states had the highest population of Pleary families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleary 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 91 census records available for the last name Pleary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleary 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pleary. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pleary. For the veterans among your Pleary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleary lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1978, in the United States, Pleary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pleary in 1953 was 50, and 66 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleary 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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