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Plitzner Family History

Plitzner 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: Pitzer, Platner, Plattner, Fitzner, Weitzner, Pliner, Patzner

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Where is the Plitzner family from?

You can see how Plitzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plitzner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Plitzner families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plitzner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plitzner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plitzner 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 91 census records available for the last name Plitzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plitzner 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Plitzner. 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 94 military records available for the last name Plitzner. For the veterans among your Plitzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plitzner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Plitzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Plitzner in 1966 was 86, and 89 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plitzner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plitzner 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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