History of your Surname
Get access to Plepis family records.Start a free trial

Plepis Family History

Plepis 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: Lewis, Pepin, Alexis, Pepi, Preis, Levis, Plein, Leis, Pless, Clewis

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Plepis family from?

You can see how Plepis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plepis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Plepis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plepis family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plepis's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Plepis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plepis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plepis ancestors do for a living?

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

What Plepis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Plepis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plepis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Plepis

Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Plepis. 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.

View all Plepis immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Plepis. For the veterans among your Plepis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Plepis military records

You've only scratched the surface of Plepis family history

Discover More

What is the average Plepis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Plepis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Plepis in 1963 was 73, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plepis

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Plepis family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Plepis last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial