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Plesum Family History

Plesum 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: Plum, Glerum, Lerum, Pless, Plesko, Plesha, Pleau, Plese, Legum

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Where is the Plesum family from?

You can see how Plesum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plesum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plesum family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Plesum's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Plesum families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Plesum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plesum 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Plesum. 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 4 military records available for the last name Plesum. For the veterans among your Plesum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plesum lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Plesum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Plesum in 1976 was 80, and 92 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plesum 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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