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Pleman Family History

Pleman 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: Pleiman, Aleman, Leman, Kleman, Coleman, Allman, Sloman, Lyman

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Where is the Pleman family from?

You can see how Pleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Pleman families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleman's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Pleman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleman 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 Pleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pleman. 100% of Pleman men worked as a Plasterer.

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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

  • Plasterer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Pleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleman 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 Pleman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pleman. For the veterans among your Pleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Pleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pleman in 1970 was 49, and 75 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleman 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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