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Plapler Family History

Plapler 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: Plaster, Kapler, Clapper, Klapper, Paper, Lawler, Planer, Parler

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Plapler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plapler 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Plapler. 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 5 military records available for the last name Plapler. For the veterans among your Plapler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plapler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Plapler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Plapler in 1964 was 72, and 91 in 1991.

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