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Plinston Family History

Plinston Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Plinston family from?

You can see how Plinston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plinston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Plinston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Plinston families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Plinston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Plinston families in 1891.
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What did your Plinston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plinston. 75% of Plinston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Elementary Schoolteacher (retired)
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Retired
    7%

What Plinston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Plinston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plinston 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Plinston. 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 43 military records available for the last name Plinston. For the veterans among your Plinston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plinston lifespan?

Average Plinston life expectancy in 1972 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plinston 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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