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Pleines Name Meaning

North German: from a vernacular form of the medieval personal name Apollonius (see Apolonio ).

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


Similar surnames: Pliner, Leiner, Kleiner, Plein, Lints, Pline, Heine, Klein, Pinks

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Where is the Pleines family from?

You can see how Pleines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pleines families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Pleines families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pleines's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pleines families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pleines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pleines. 36% of Pleines men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Pleines women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pleines were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Faller
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pleines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleines 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Pleines. 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 302 military records available for the last name Pleines. For the veterans among your Pleines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleines lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pleines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pleines in 1950 was 30, and 63 in 2004.

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