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Plewan Family History

Plewan 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: Plewa, Lewan, Lewin, Kleban, Dewan, Plein, Phelan, Lean, Pleiman

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Where is the Plewan family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plewan 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 Plewan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plewan. 100% of Plewan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Plewan women 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Plewan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plewan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Plewan. 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 Plewan. For the veterans among your Plewan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plewan lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Plewan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Plewan in 1989 was 73, and 68 in 1996.

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