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Plise Family History

Plise 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: Klise, Pline, Clise, Plese, Pike, Place, Prime, Lis, Price, Bliss

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Where is the Plise family from?

You can see how Plise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plise family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Plise families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Plise's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Plise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plise ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Plise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plise 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Plise. 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 10 military records available for the last name Plise. For the veterans among your Plise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plise lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Plise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Plise in 1983 was 62, and 41 in 1998.

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