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Plein Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Rhineland-Palatinate (former) East Prussia Bohemia and Moravia (Czech name Planina).

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


Similar surnames: Lein, Klein, Stein, Pin, Leon, Glen, Thein, Plew, Pfeil, Albin

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Where is the Plein family from?

You can see how Plein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Plein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Plein family living in Cheshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Plein's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 4 other counties had the highest population of Plein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plein. 100% of Plein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plein 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Plein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 484 military records available for the last name Plein. For the veterans among your Plein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Plein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Plein in 1965 was 51, and 61 in 2004.

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