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Pleshaw Family History

Pleshaw 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: Plesha, Deshaw, Shaw, Henshaw, Kershaw, Flesher, Bagshaw, Hoshaw

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Where is the Pleshaw family from?

You can see how Pleshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleshaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pleshaw families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pleshaw's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pleshaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleshaw 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 Pleshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pleshaw. 100% of Pleshaw men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Pleshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Pleshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleshaw 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pleshaw. 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 23 military records available for the last name Pleshaw. For the veterans among your Pleshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleshaw lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Pleshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pleshaw in 1978 was 83, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pleshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleshaw 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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