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Plopson Family History

Plopson 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: Propson, Popson, Lipson, Posson, Clopton, Pladson, Elofson, Closson

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Where is the Plopson family from?

You can see how Plopson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plopson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plopson family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Plopson's in USA. California had the highest population of Plopson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plopson 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 15 census records available for the last name Plopson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plopson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Plopson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Plopson. For the veterans among your Plopson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plopson

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