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Ploenges Family History

Ploenges 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: Plenge, Ploeger, Doenges, Lohnes, Longe, Menges, Loges, Porges

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Where is the Ploenges family from?

You can see how Ploenges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploenges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ploenges families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ploenges's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ploenges families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Ploenges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploenges 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ploenges. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ploenges. For the veterans among your Ploenges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploenges lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Ploenges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ploenges in 1968 was 72, and 96 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploenges 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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