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Plymire Family History

Plymire Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Bleimeier a variant of Bleimeister an occupational name for an operator of a siege machine (a ballista Middle High German blīde) in which the second element -meier ‘steward’ has been substituted for -meister ‘master’ (a not uncommon exchange). Compare Pleiman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Plymale, Fesmire, Plyler, Plumer, Dunmire, Plume, Fosmire, Frymire

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Where is the Plymire family from?

You can see how Plymire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plymire family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Plymire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Plymire families living in Glamorgan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Plymire's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Plymire families in 1891.
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What did your Plymire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plymire. 100% of Plymire women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plymire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plymire 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Plymire. 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 386 military records available for the last name Plymire. For the veterans among your Plymire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plymire lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Plymire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Plymire in 1961 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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