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Ploepst Family History

Ploepst 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: Propst, Post, Oest, Priest, Probst, Prost, Ploetz, Provost, Plott

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Where is the Ploepst family from?

You can see how Ploepst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploepst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ploepst family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ploepst's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ploepst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploepst 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 10 census records available for the last name Ploepst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploepst 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ploepst. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ploepst. For the veterans among your Ploepst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploepst lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Ploepst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ploepst in 1980 was 85, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ploepst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploepst 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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