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Pleat Family History

Pleat Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Plett, Peat, Pleas, Pleau, Platz, Leaf, Pear, Plant, Pilat, Fleet

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Where is the Pleat family from?

You can see how Pleat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pleat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pleat families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Pleat's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pleat families in 1880.
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What did your Pleat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pleat. 34% of Pleat 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Button Maker
    23%
  • Conductor
    23%
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Pleat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleat 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Pleat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Pleat. For the veterans among your Pleat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleat lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Pleat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pleat in 1968 was 60, and 75 in 2001.

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