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Pliny Family History

Pliny 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: Pline, Ling, Plank, Klink, Lin, Paine, Penny, Pino, Linn, Plant

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Where is the Pliny family from?

You can see how Pliny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pliny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pliny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pliny families living in Massachusetts. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pliny's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pliny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pliny 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 94 census records available for the last name Pliny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pliny 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pliny. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pliny. For the veterans among your Pliny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pliny lifespan?

Average Pliny life expectancy in 1988 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pliny 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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