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Plys Family History

Plys 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: Plas, Palys, Ply, Pay, Lye, Puls, Lis, Bly, Plum, Prus

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Where is the Plys family from?

You can see how Plys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Plys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Plys families living in Ohio. This was about 18% of all the recorded Plys's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Plys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plys. 72% of Plys 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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Plys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plys 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Plys. 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 114 military records available for the last name Plys. For the veterans among your Plys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plys lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Plys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Plys in 1966 was 66, and 34 in 2000.

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