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Plagemann Family History

Plagemann Surname 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: Plageman, Lagemann, Plagmann, Hagemann, Plamann, Logemann, Lageman

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Where is the Plagemann family from?

You can see how Plagemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plagemann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Plagemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Plagemann families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plagemann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plagemann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plagemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Plagemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plagemann. 60% of Plagemann men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Plagemann women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Plagemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plagemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plagemann 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Plagemann. 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 434 military records available for the last name Plagemann. For the veterans among your Plagemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plagemann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Plagemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Plagemann in 1964 was 82, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plagemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plagemann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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