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Plegel Family History

Plegel 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: Flegel, Pleger, Legel, Peel, Siegel, Fluegel, Kegel, Riegel, Fiegel

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Where is the Plegel family from?

You can see how Plegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plegel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plegel family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Plegel's in USA. California had the highest population of Plegel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plegel 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 49 census records available for the last name Plegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plegel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Plegel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Plegel. For the veterans among your Plegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plegel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Plegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Plegel in 1966 was 79, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plegel 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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