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Pletter Family History

Pletter 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: Petter, Kletter, Platter, Letter, Plaster, Peter, Setter, Ketter

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Where is the Pletter family from?

You can see how Pletter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pletter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pletter family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pletter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pletter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pletter 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 59 census records available for the last name Pletter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pletter 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Pletter. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pletter. For the veterans among your Pletter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pletter lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Pletter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pletter in 1975 was 61, and 89 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pletter 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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