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Pleus Family History

Pleus 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, Preus, Pleas, Lees, Plum, Claus, Prus, Reus, Preis, Preuss

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Where is the Pleus family from?

You can see how Pleus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pleus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Pleus families living in Yorkshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Pleus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pleus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pleus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pleus. 100% of Pleus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Pleus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleus 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Pleus. 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 167 military records available for the last name Pleus. For the veterans among your Pleus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Pleus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pleus in 1962 was 50, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pleus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleus 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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