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Plessman Family History

Plessman 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: Pressman, Lessman, Blessman, Messman, Glissman, Pleiman, Hessman

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Where is the Plessman family from?

You can see how Plessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plessman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plessman families living in Nevada. This was about 75% of all the recorded Plessman's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Plessman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plessman 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 115 census records available for the last name Plessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plessman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Plessman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Plessman. For the veterans among your Plessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plessman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Plessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Plessman in 1967 was 68, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plessman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plessman 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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