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Plagenberg Family History

Plagenberg 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: Langenberg, Lowenberg, Blumenberg, Ellenberg, Levenberg, Blankenberg

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Where is the Plagenberg family from?

You can see how Plagenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plagenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plagenberg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Plagenberg family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Plagenberg's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Plagenberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Plagenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plagenberg 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Plagenberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Plagenberg. For the veterans among your Plagenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plagenberg lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Plagenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Plagenberg in 1976 was 43, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plagenberg 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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