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Plebank Family History

Plebank 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: Plank, Kleban, Colebank, Bank, Albany, Plant, Laban, Peak, Bleak

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Plebank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plebank 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Plebank. 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 1 military records available for the last name Plebank. For the veterans among your Plebank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plebank lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Plebank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Plebank in 1978 was 79, and 75 in 1993.

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