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Plessas Family History

Plessas 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: Pless, Lessa, Pleiss, Plesha, Pleas, Bressan, Mestas, Preuss, Presser

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Where is the Plessas family from?

You can see how Plessas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plessas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Plessas families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plessas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Plessas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Plessas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plessas 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Plessas. 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 64 military records available for the last name Plessas. For the veterans among your Plessas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plessas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Plessas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Plessas in 1967 was 80, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plessas 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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