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Pleen Family History

Pleen 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: Leen, Plein, Ploen, Kleen, Green, Allen, Lee, Peel, Cleek, Olsen

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Where is the Pleen family from?

You can see how Pleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Pleen families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pleen families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pleen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleen 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 41 census records available for the last name Pleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pleen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pleen. For the veterans among your Pleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Pleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pleen in 1964 was 71, and 74 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleen 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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