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Pleven Family History

Pleven 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: Leven, Kleven, Cleven, Lever, Klever, Levin, Steven, Leben, Levene

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Where is the Pleven family from?

You can see how Pleven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleven family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pleven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pleven families living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pleven's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Pleven families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Pleven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleven 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Pleven. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pleven. For the veterans among your Pleven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleven lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Pleven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pleven in 1975 was 72, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleven 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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