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Plagens Family History

Plagens Surname Meaning

German: variant of Plage (see Plageman ).

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


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Where is the Plagens family from?

You can see how Plagens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plagens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plagens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Plagens families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Plagens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Plagens families in 1880.
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What did your Plagens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plagens. 50% of Plagens men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Plagens women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plagens were Painter and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Plagens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plagens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plagens 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Plagens. 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 401 military records available for the last name Plagens. For the veterans among your Plagens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plagens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Plagens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Plagens in 1964 was 73, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plagens 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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