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Plen Family History

Plen 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: Glen, Palen, Olen, Len, Plein, Polen, Pen, Ploen, Plew, Pan

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Where is the Plen family from?

You can see how Plen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Plen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 9 Plen families living in Ayrshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Plen's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Plen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plen 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 Plen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plen. 36% of Plen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Day Labor
    15%

What Plen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Plen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plen 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Plen. 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 58 military records available for the last name Plen. For the veterans among your Plen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Plen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Plen in 1956 was 48, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plen 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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