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Plenzke Family History

Plenzke 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: Plenge, Lenke, Krenzke, Venzke, Petzke, Klenke, Lenze, Lenz, Plank

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Where is the Plenzke family from?

You can see how Plenzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plenzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plenzke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Plenzke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Plenzke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Plenzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plenzke 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 40 census records available for the last name Plenzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plenzke 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Plenzke. 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 20 military records available for the last name Plenzke. For the veterans among your Plenzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plenzke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Plenzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Plenzke in 1975 was 87, and 87 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plenzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plenzke 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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