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Plesser Family History

Plesser 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: Presser, Lesser, Plessner, Plaster, Messer, Peiser, Pester, Tesser

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Where is the Plesser family from?

You can see how Plesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plesser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Plesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Plesser families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Plesser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plesser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plesser 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 Plesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plesser. 22% of Plesser men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Plesser women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plesser were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Plesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Plesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plesser 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Plesser. 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 100 military records available for the last name Plesser. For the veterans among your Plesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plesser lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Plesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Plesser in 1969 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plesser 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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