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Plitz Family History

Plitz 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: Platz, Pritz, Plotz, Plitt, Pitz, Politz, Pletz, Blitz, Klitz, Litz

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Where is the Plitz family from?

You can see how Plitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Plitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Plitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Plitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plitz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plitz 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 239 census records available for the last name Plitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plitz 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Plitz. 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 44 military records available for the last name Plitz. For the veterans among your Plitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Plitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Plitz in 1970 was 65, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plitz 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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