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Plou Family History

Plou 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: Lou, Plog, Pou, Lu, Pu, Zhou, You, Low, Loy, Lau

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Where is the Plou family from?

You can see how Plou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Plou families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Plou's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Plou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plou 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 166 census records available for the last name Plou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plou 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Plou. 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 9 military records available for the last name Plou. For the veterans among your Plou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plou lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1975, in the United States, Plou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Plou in 1970 was 83, and 82 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plou 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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