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Plimsall Family History

Plimsall 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: Plymale, Kimball, Pearsall, Grimball, Piersall, Persall, Brimhall

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Where is the Plimsall family from?

You can see how Plimsall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plimsall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Plimsall families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Plimsall's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Plimsall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Plimsall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plimsall 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Plimsall. 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 4 military records available for the last name Plimsall. For the veterans among your Plimsall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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