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Pleinis Family History

Pleinis 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: Pleines, Plein, Leins, Pleiss, Phenis, Dennis, Lewis, Alexis, Politis

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Where is the Pleinis family from?

You can see how Pleinis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleinis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pleinis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pleinis families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleinis's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Pleinis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleinis 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 Pleinis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pleinis. 60% of Pleinis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pleinis women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Pleinis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Pleinis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleinis 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Pleinis. 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 53 military records available for the last name Pleinis. For the veterans among your Pleinis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleinis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pleinis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pleinis in 1964 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pleinis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleinis 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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