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Pleet Family History

Pleet 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: Fleet, Leet, Peet, Plett, Sleet, Lee, Peel, Cleek, Lees, Plant

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Where is the Pleet family from?

You can see how Pleet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pleet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Pleet families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Pleet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pleet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pleet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pleet. 34% of Pleet men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Pleet women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pleet were Garage Attendant and Packer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Fireman
    23%
  • Garage Attendant
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Packer
    40%

What Pleet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 964 census records available for the last name Pleet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleet 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Pleet. 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 231 military records available for the last name Pleet. For the veterans among your Pleet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pleet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pleet in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleet 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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