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Plemen Family History

Plemen 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: Clemen, Lemen, Clement, Leven, Plumer, Lemon, Leben, Almen, Plume

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Where is the Plemen family from?

You can see how Plemen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plemen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Plemen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Plemen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Plemen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Plemen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plemen 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 Plemen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Plemen. For the veterans among your Plemen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plemen lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Plemen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Plemen in 1989 was 75, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plemen 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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