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Plier Family History

Plier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Plüger itself a very rare variant of Pflüger (see Pflueger).

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


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Where is the Plier family from?

You can see how Plier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Plier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Plier families living in Denbighshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Plier's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Plier families in 1891.
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What did your Plier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plier. 67% of Plier men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Plier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plier were Common Labor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Common Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plier 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Plier. 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 446 military records available for the last name Plier. For the veterans among your Plier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plier lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Plier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plier in 1942 was 35, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plier 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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