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Plehinger Family History

Plehinger 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: Wehinger, Levinger, Blechinger, Ehinger, Plessinger, Klepinger

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Where is the Plehinger family from?

You can see how Plehinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plehinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plehinger family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plehinger's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Plehinger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Plehinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plehinger 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Plehinger. 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 Plehinger. For the veterans among your Plehinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plehinger lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Plehinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Plehinger in 1980 was 45, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plehinger 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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