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Plessy Family History

Plessy 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, Cressy, Pressey, Lesky, Plass, Presby, Gless, Press, Ploss

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Where is the Plessy family from?

You can see how Plessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plessy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plessy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Plessy families living in Louisiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Plessy's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Plessy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Plessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plessy 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Plessy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Plessy. For the veterans among your Plessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plessy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Plessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Plessy in 1968 was 83, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plessy 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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