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Plenus Family History

Plenus 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: Planas, Phebus, Plenge, Pless, Venus, Lenius, Pleiss, Lebus, Lemus

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Where is the Plenus family from?

You can see how Plenus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plenus family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Plenus family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Plenus's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Plenus families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Plenus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plenus 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Plenus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Plenus. For the veterans among your Plenus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plenus lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Plenus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Plenus in 1978 was 68, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plenus 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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