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Plevier Family History

Plevier 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: Levier, Lever, Plier, Klever, Kleier, Revier, Clavier, Leier, Pledger

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Where is the Plevier family from?

You can see how Plevier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plevier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plevier family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plevier's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Plevier families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Plevier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plevier 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Plevier. 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 5 military records available for the last name Plevier. For the veterans among your Plevier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plevier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1986, in the United States, Plevier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Plevier in 1956 was 41, and 67 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plevier 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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