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Plimell Family History

Plimell 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: Pinell, Plymel, Prime, Plumer, Plier, Elwell, Pell, Lindell, Purcell

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Where is the Plimell family from?

You can see how Plimell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plimell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plimell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Plimell families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Plimell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Plimell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plimell 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 125 census records available for the last name Plimell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plimell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Plimell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Plimell. For the veterans among your Plimell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plimell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Plimell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Plimell in 1972 was 71, and 79 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plimell 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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