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Pleener Family History

Pleener 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: Fleener, Penner, Leiner, Lerner, Planer, Greener, Platner, Peeler

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Where is the Pleener family from?

You can see how Pleener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pleener families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pleener's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pleener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleener 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 77 census records available for the last name Pleener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleener 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pleener. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pleener. For the veterans among your Pleener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleener lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Pleener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pleener in 1964 was 67, and 82 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleener 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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