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Pleto Family History

Pleto 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: Plato, Pluto, Peto, Pletz, Plett, Leto, Leo, Pinto, Platz, Plate

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Where is the Pleto family from?

You can see how Pleto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pleto families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Pleto families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleto's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pleto families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleto 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 90 census records available for the last name Pleto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleto 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Pleto. 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 42 military records available for the last name Pleto. For the veterans among your Pleto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleto lifespan?

Average Pleto life expectancy in 1989 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleto 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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