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Plettke Family History

Plettke 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, Rettke, Piette, Plett, Pettee, Petzke, Pettie, Slette

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Where is the Plettke family from?

You can see how Plettke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plettke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plettke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Plettke families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Plettke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Plettke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plettke 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 26 census records available for the last name Plettke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plettke 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Plettke. 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 20 military records available for the last name Plettke. For the veterans among your Plettke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plettke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1993, in the United States, Plettke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Plettke in 1961 was 54, and 84 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plettke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plettke 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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