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Plaggenburg Family History

Plaggenburg 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, Blankenburg, Massenburg, Oldenburg, Vandenburg

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Where is the Plaggenburg family from?

You can see how Plaggenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaggenburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Plaggenburg families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plaggenburg's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Plaggenburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaggenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Plaggenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaggenburg 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Plaggenburg. 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 22 military records available for the last name Plaggenburg. For the veterans among your Plaggenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaggenburg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Plaggenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Plaggenburg in 1970 was 75, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaggenburg 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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