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Plinnley Family History

Plinnley 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: Lindley, Pingley, Linney, Pinkley, Linsley, Pinney, Phinney, Linley

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Where is the Plinnley family from?

You can see how Plinnley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plinnley family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Plinnley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plinnley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plinnley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plinnley 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 1 census records available for the last name Plinnley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plinnley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Plinnley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Plinnley. For the veterans among your Plinnley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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