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Plep Family History

Plep 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: Plew, Lee, Leo, Peel, Paley, Popp, Ley, Plum, Pepi, Plier

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Where is the Plep family from?

You can see how Plep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plep family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Plep families living in Georgia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Plep's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Plep families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plep 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 70 census records available for the last name Plep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plep 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Plep. 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 39 military records available for the last name Plep. For the veterans among your Plep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plep lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Plep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Plep in 1971 was 71, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plep 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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