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Pleffner Family History

Pleffner 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: Kleffner, Pfeffer, Reffner, Hoeffner, Pfiffner, Geffner, Peffer

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Where is the Pleffner family from?

You can see how Pleffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleffner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pleffner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleffner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pleffner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Pleffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleffner 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pleffner. 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 68 military records available for the last name Pleffner. For the veterans among your Pleffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleffner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Pleffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pleffner in 1963 was 68, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleffner 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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