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Plaggerman Family History

Plaggerman 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, Lagerman, Langerman, Angerman, Seggerman, Laderman

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Where is the Plaggerman family from?

You can see how Plaggerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaggerman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plaggerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Plaggerman families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaggerman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Plaggerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaggerman 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 Plaggerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plaggerman. 100% of Plaggerman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Plaggerman women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Plaggerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Plaggerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaggerman 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 Plaggerman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Plaggerman. For the veterans among your Plaggerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaggerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Plaggerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Plaggerman in 1962 was 61, and 65 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plaggerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaggerman 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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