Plessl Family History

Plessl 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: Pless, Plass, Gless, Press, Ploss, Plesko, Plasse, Lessa, Less, Kless

207	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
98	Military Records
23	Immigration Records
41	Census and Voter Lists
77	Member Trees

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Where is the Plessl family from?

You can see how Plessl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plessl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plessl family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Plessl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plessl families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plessl 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 Plessl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plessl.

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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.

Laborer

50%

Wire drawer

50%

What Plessl family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 41 census records available for the last name Plessl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plessl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Plessl. 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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Military Records

There are 98 military records available for the last name Plessl. For the veterans among your Plessl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plessl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Plessl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Plessl in 1967 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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Plessl Surname Meaning

Where is the Plessl family from?

What did your Plessl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plessl.

Data not to scale

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

Laborer

50%

Wire drawer

50%

What Plessl family records will you find?

What is the average Plessl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Plessl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Plessl in 1967 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

Plessl Family History

Plessl Surname Meaning

446 record(s) for Plessl

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Plessl Surname Meaning

446 record(s) for Plessl

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Where is the Plessl family from?

What did your Plessl ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Plessl family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Plessl family history

What is the average Plessl lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Plessl family tree

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