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Plettl Family History

Plettl 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: Plett, Klette, Platt, Flett, Plott, Plitt, Platte, Lett, Puett, Pett

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Where is the Plettl family from?

You can see how Plettl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plettl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plettl family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Plettl's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Plettl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Plettl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plettl 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Plettl. 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 186 military records available for the last name Plettl. For the veterans among your Plettl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plettl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Plettl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Plettl in 1963 was 82, and 16 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plettl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plettl 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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