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Plonley Family History

Plonley 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: Pooley, Onley, Plumley, Poley, Loxley, Cloney, Plankey, Polley

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Plonley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plonley 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 Plonley. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Plonley. For the veterans among your Plonley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plonley lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1988, in the United States, Plonley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Plonley in 1982 was 84, and 95 in 1988.

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