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Plescott Family History

Plescott 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: Prescott, Escott, Trescott, Wescott, Plott, Westcott, Tapscott

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Where is the Plescott family from?

You can see how Plescott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plescott family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plescott families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Plescott's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Plescott families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plescott 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 57 census records available for the last name Plescott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plescott 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Plescott. 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 10 military records available for the last name Plescott. For the veterans among your Plescott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plescott lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Plescott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Plescott in 1975 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plescott 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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