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Plette Family History

Plette 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: Klette, Platte, Piette, Plett, Slette, Leite, Plate, Platt, Flett

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Where is the Plette family from?

You can see how Plette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Plette families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Plette's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Plette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plette 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 Plette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plette. 50% of Plette men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Beef Boner
    50%

What Plette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plette 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Plette. 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 107 military records available for the last name Plette. For the veterans among your Plette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plette lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Plette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Plette in 1973 was 52, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plette 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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