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Plossay Family History

Plossay 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: Ploss, Ploszaj, Plonsky, Posa, Fossey, Bloss, Pressey, Cossey, Kloss

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Where is the Plossay family from?

You can see how Plossay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plossay family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Plossay family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Plossay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Plossay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plossay 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 6 census records available for the last name Plossay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plossay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Plossay. 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 Plossay. For the veterans among your Plossay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plossay lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Plossay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Plossay in 1973 was 60, and 79 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plossay 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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