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Plymal Family History

Plymal 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: Plymale, Plymel, Lyman, Slyman, Allman, Lal, Pal, Hayman, Sloman

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Where is the Plymal family from?

You can see how Plymal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plymal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Plymal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Plymal family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Plymal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Plymal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plymal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plymal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plymal. 100% of Plymal women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Plymal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plymal 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 Plymal. 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 25 military records available for the last name Plymal. For the veterans among your Plymal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plymal lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Plymal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Plymal in 1956 was 55, and 76 in 2002.

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