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Plymale Family History

Plymale Name Meaning

Origin undetermined. Compare Plymel .

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


Similar surnames: Plymire, Plyler, Plate, Plume, Pyle, Place, Male, Rayman, Plumlee

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Where is the Plymale family from?

You can see how Plymale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plymale family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Plymale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Plymale families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plymale's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Plymale families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plymale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plymale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plymale. 25% of Plymale men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Plymale women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plymale were Salesman and New Worker. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Teacher
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Plymale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plymale 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Plymale. 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 Plymale. For the veterans among your Plymale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plymale lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Plymale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Plymale in 1952 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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