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Plaisant Family History

Plaisant 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: Plaisance, Pleasant, Plant, Plaisted, Palmisano, Maisano, Pleiman

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Where is the Plaisant family from?

You can see how Plaisant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaisant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plaisant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Plaisant families living in Louisiana. This was about 95% of all the recorded Plaisant's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Plaisant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaisant 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 Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Plaisant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaisant 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Plaisant. 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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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Plaisant. For the veterans among your Plaisant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaisant lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Plaisant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Plaisant in 1969 was 76, and 44 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plaisant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaisant ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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