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Plis Family History

Plis 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: Lis, Plas, Pais, Flis, Polis, Pulis, Li, Reis, Melis, Paris

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Where is the Plis family from?

You can see how Plis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Plis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Plis family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Plis's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Plis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Plis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Folder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plis. 25% of Plis men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Plis women worked as a Folder.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Moulder
    17%
  • Assembler
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Folder
    100%

What Plis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Plis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plis 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Plis. 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 379 military records available for the last name Plis. For the veterans among your Plis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Plis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Plis in 1964 was 75, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plis 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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