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Plenninger Family History

Plenninger 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: Pfenninger, Penninger, Wenninger, Henninger, Benninger, Pensinger

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Where is the Plenninger family from?

You can see how Plenninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plenninger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plenninger family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Plenninger's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Plenninger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Plenninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plenninger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Plenninger. 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 55 military records available for the last name Plenninger. For the veterans among your Plenninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plenninger lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Plenninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Plenninger in 1997 was 89, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plenninger 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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