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Pliess Family History

Pliess 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, Priess, Liess, Bliss, Priest, Plier, Lies, Liese, Pries, Plass

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Where is the Pliess family from?

You can see how Pliess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pliess family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pliess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pliess families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pliess's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pliess families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Pliess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pliess 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pliess. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pliess. For the veterans among your Pliess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pliess lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Pliess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pliess in 1963 was 77, and 62 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pliess 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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