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Plevney Family History

Plevney 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: Levey, Lenney, Peevey, Pevey, Penney, Clenney, Pleines, Glenney

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Where is the Plevney family from?

You can see how Plevney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plevney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plevney families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Plevney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Plevney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plevney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plevney ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Plevney ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Plevney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plevney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Plevney. 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 38 military records available for the last name Plevney. For the veterans among your Plevney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plevney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Plevney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Plevney in 1963 was 80, and 45 in 2002.

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