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Pleas Family History

Pleas Surname Meaning

English: variant of Place 1 or

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


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Where is the Pleas family from?

You can see how Pleas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pleas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Pleas families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleas's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Pleas families in 1911.
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What did your Pleas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pleas. 100% of Pleas men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pleas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleas 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Pleas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pleas. For the veterans among your Pleas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleas lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pleas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pleas in 1959 was 32, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleas 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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