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Plyter Family History

Plyter 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: Plater, Plyler, Lyter, Slyter, Porter, Plaster, Peter, Alter, Panter

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Where is the Plyter family from?

You can see how Plyter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plyter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plyter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Plyter families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plyter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plyter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plyter 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 Plyter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plyter. 45% of Plyter 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Plyter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plyter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Plyter. 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 20 military records available for the last name Plyter. For the veterans among your Plyter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plyter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Plyter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Plyter in 1966 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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