Plainfield Family History

Plainfield Surname 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.

438	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
59	Military Records
14	Immigration Records
98	Census and Voter Lists
95	Member Trees

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Where is the Plainfield family from?

You can see how Plainfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plainfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plainfield family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Plainfield's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Plainfield families in 1920.

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Census Record

There are 98 census records available for the last name Plainfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plainfield census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Plainfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 59 military records available for the last name Plainfield. For the veterans among your Plainfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plainfield lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Plainfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Plainfield in 1967 was 74, and 89 in 1984.

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Plainfield Surname Meaning

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What is the average Plainfield lifespan?

Plainfield Family History

Plainfield Surname Meaning

704 record(s) for Plainfield

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Military Records

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What is the average Plainfield lifespan?

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Plainfield Surname Meaning

704 record(s) for Plainfield

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Where is the Plainfield family from?

What Plainfield family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Plainfield family history

What is the average Plainfield lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Plainfield family tree

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