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Plorde Family History

Plorde 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: Plourde, Lord, Plowden, Flore, Porte, Borde, Forde, Lore, Lorge

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Where is the Plorde family from?

You can see how Plorde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plorde family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plorde family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plorde's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Plorde families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plorde 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 30 census records available for the last name Plorde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plorde 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Plorde. 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 Plorde. For the veterans among your Plorde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plorde lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Plorde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Plorde in 1978 was 76, and 90 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plorde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plorde 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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