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Plassenthal Family History

Plassenthal 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: Laubenthal, Lowenthal, Lilienthal, Rosenthal, Wiesenthal, Plasencia

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Where is the Plassenthal family from?

You can see how Plassenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plassenthal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plassenthal family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Plassenthal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Plassenthal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plassenthal 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 21 census records available for the last name Plassenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plassenthal 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Plassenthal. 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 13 military records available for the last name Plassenthal. For the veterans among your Plassenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plassenthal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Plassenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Plassenthal in 1966 was 79, and 82 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plassenthal 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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