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Plymouth Family History

Plymouth 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: Weymouth, Louth, Plough, Pluth, Warmouth, Wilmouth, Kluth, Lambeth

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Where is the Plymouth family from?

You can see how Plymouth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plymouth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plymouth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Plymouth families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Plymouth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plymouth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plymouth 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 Plymouth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plymouth. 100% of Plymouth men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Plymouth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Plymouth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plymouth 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Plymouth. 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 225 military records available for the last name Plymouth. For the veterans among your Plymouth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plymouth lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Plymouth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plymouth in 1944 was 29, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plymouth 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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