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Pleitgen Family History

Pleitgen 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: Leitgeb, Leite, Leitner, Lingen, Blethen, Plein, Leinen, Plenge

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Where is the Pleitgen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleitgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pleitgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pleitgen. 100% of Pleitgen men worked as a Baker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Pleitgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleitgen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pleitgen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pleitgen. For the veterans among your Pleitgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleitgen lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Pleitgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pleitgen in 1998 was 80, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleitgen 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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