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Plagwitz Family History

Plagwitz 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: Platz, Plautz, Panitz, Langlitz, Marwitz, Lowitz, Malwitz, Krawitz

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Where is the Plagwitz family from?

You can see how Plagwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plagwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plagwitz family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Plagwitz's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Plagwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plagwitz 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 17 census records available for the last name Plagwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plagwitz 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Plagwitz. 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 51 military records available for the last name Plagwitz. For the veterans among your Plagwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plagwitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Plagwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Plagwitz in 1971 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plagwitz 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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