This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Plesence family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Plesence Family History

Plesence 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: Clemence, Plaisance, Florence, Patience, Levene, Clarence, Lence

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Plesence family from?

You can see how Plesence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plesence family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Plesence families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Plesence families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plesence's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Plesence families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plesence surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Plesence ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plesence. 34% of Plesence women worked as an Incapacitated.

View Census Data for Plesence | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Household Duties
    34%

What Plesence family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Plesence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plesence census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Plesence

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Plesence. 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.

View all Plesence immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Plesence. For the veterans among your Plesence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Plesence military records

You've only scratched the surface of Plesence family history

Discover More

What is the average Plesence lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plesence 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plesence

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Plesence family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial