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Plissner Family History

Plissner 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: Plessner, Lissner, Meissner, Pelissier, Flessner, Glossner, Pliner

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Where is the Plissner family from?

You can see how Plissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plissner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Plissner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plissner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plissner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plissner 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 38 census records available for the last name Plissner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plissner 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Plissner. 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 24 military records available for the last name Plissner. For the veterans among your Plissner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plissner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Plissner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Plissner in 1966 was 64, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plissner 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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