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Pleasanton Family History

Pleasanton Name 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: Pleasants, Pleasant, Pheasant, Easton, Beaston, Preston, Lenton

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Where is the Pleasanton family from?

You can see how Pleasanton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleasanton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pleasanton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Pleasanton families living in Delaware. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pleasanton's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Pleasanton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pleasanton. 57% of Pleasanton men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pleasanton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pleasanton were Painter and House Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Waterman
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • House Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pleasanton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleasanton 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Pleasanton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 595 military records available for the last name Pleasanton. For the veterans among your Pleasanton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleasanton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pleasanton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pleasanton in 1962 was 66, and 104 in 2003.

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