Plays Family History

Plays 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.

Similar surnames: Plas, Plass, Plank, Pay, Platz, Place, Glass, Plant, Pelayo, Plate

138	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
30	Military Records
48	Immigration Records
290	Census and Voter Lists
334	Member Trees

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Where is the Plays family from?

You can see how Plays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plays family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Plays families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Plays family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Plays's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Plays families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plays surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 290 census records available for the last name Plays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plays 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Plays. 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 30 military records available for the last name Plays. For the veterans among your Plays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plays lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Plays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Plays in 1967 was 72, and 68 in 2001.

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Plays Surname Meaning

Where is the Plays family from?

What Plays family records will you find?

What is the average Plays lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Plays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Plays in 1967 was 72, and 68 in 2001.

Plays Family History

Plays Surname Meaning

840 record(s) for Plays

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Plays Surname Meaning

840 record(s) for Plays

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Where is the Plays family from?

What Plays family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Plays lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Plays family tree

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