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Plaud Family History

Plaud Surname Meaning

French: shortened form of Pelaud a nickname derived from Old French pelé ‘bald’ or pelu ‘hairy’.

This surname is also found in Puerto Rico.

Altered form of French Plourde.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Plaud family from?

You can see how Plaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaud family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Plaud families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Plaud families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Plaud's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Plaud families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Plaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plaud. 50% of Plaud 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Plaud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaud 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Plaud. 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 137 military records available for the last name Plaud. For the veterans among your Plaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaud lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Plaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Plaud in 1967 was 86, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plaud

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaud 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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