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Pleitt Family History

Pleitt 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: Plitt, Plett, Leite, Platt, Flett, Fleitz, Plott, Litt, Plein, Pitt

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Where is the Pleitt family from?

You can see how Pleitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pleitt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleitt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pleitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleitt 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 26 census records available for the last name Pleitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleitt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pleitt. 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 49 military records available for the last name Pleitt. For the veterans among your Pleitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleitt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Pleitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pleitt in 1967 was 39, and 48 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleitt 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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