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Plink Family History

Plink 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: Plank, Klink, Pink, Flink, Link, Clink, Blink, Plunk, Pline, Ling

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Where is the Plink family from?

You can see how Plink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plink family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Plink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Plink family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plink's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plink families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plink 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 165 census records available for the last name Plink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plink 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Plink. 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 45 military records available for the last name Plink. For the veterans among your Plink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plink lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Plink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Plink in 1963 was 59, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plink 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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