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Pflanz Name Meaning

South German: topographic name denoting someone who lived by or owned a plantation from Middle High German pflanze ‘plant’.

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


Similar surnames: Plank, Platz, Poland, Pfahl, Plant, Pflaum, Banz, Plate, Plass, Planz

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Where is the Pflanz family from?

You can see how Pflanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pflanz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pflanz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Pflanz families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pflanz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pflanz families in 1891.
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What did your Pflanz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pflanz. 100% of Pflanz 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 Pflanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pflanz 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Pflanz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 718 military records available for the last name Pflanz. For the veterans among your Pflanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pflanz lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Pflanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pflanz in 1947 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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