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Plit Family History

Plit 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: Plitt, Pait, Polit, Plut, Li, Port, Pott, Platz, Post, Lis

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Where is the Plit family from?

You can see how Plit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plit family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plit's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Plit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plit 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 87 census records available for the last name Plit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plit 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Plit. 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 4 military records available for the last name Plit. For the veterans among your Plit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plit lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Plit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Plit in 1996 was 76, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plit 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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