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Plymell Family History

Plymell 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: Plymel, Plymale, Lyell, Plumer, Elwell, Pell, Yell, Purcell, Lasell

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Where is the Plymell family from?

You can see how Plymell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plymell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Plymell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Plymell families living in Devon. This was about 58% of all the recorded Plymell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Plymell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plymell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Plymell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plymell. 46% of Plymell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Plymell women worked as a Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Plymell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Plymell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plymell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Plymell. 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 179 military records available for the last name Plymell. For the veterans among your Plymell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plymell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Plymell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plymell in 1964 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plymell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plymell 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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