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Plessinger Family History

Plessinger Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Blessinger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Plessinger family from?

You can see how Plessinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plessinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Plessinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Plessinger families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Plessinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plessinger families in 1891.
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What did your Plessinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plessinger. 35% of Plessinger men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Plessinger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plessinger were Labor and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plessinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plessinger 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Plessinger. 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 342 military records available for the last name Plessinger. For the veterans among your Plessinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plessinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Plessinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Plessinger in 1960 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

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