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Plenzler Family History

Plenzler 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: Denzler, Pfendler, Lenzner, Henzler, Preszler, Wenzler, Penner

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Where is the Plenzler family from?

You can see how Plenzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plenzler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plenzler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Plenzler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Plenzler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plenzler 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 Plenzler ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Metal Polisher
    100%

What Plenzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Plenzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plenzler 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Plenzler. 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 93 military records available for the last name Plenzler. For the veterans among your Plenzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plenzler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Plenzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Plenzler in 1967 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plenzler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plenzler 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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