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Plestead Family History

Plestead 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: Olmstead, Plaster, Halstead, Umstead, Anstead, Winstead, Pester

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Where is the Plestead family from?

You can see how Plestead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plestead family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Plestead families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Plestead's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Plestead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plestead 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 80 census records available for the last name Plestead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plestead 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Plestead. 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 3 military records available for the last name Plestead. For the veterans among your Plestead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plestead lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plestead 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 Plestead

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