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Pleer Family History

Pleer 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: Plier, Leer, Fleer, Peer, Pleger, Beer, Palmer, Peter, Lee, Alger

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Where is the Pleer family from?

You can see how Pleer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleer family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Pleer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Pleer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pleer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleer 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 28 census records available for the last name Pleer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pleer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pleer. For the veterans among your Pleer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleer lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Pleer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pleer in 2002 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleer 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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