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Ploeser Family History

Ploeser 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: Loeser, Ploeger, Oeser, Bloemer, Leser, Plocher, Loewer, Poser

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Where is the Ploeser family from?

You can see how Ploeser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploeser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ploeser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Ploeser families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ploeser's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ploeser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploeser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ploeser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ploeser. 100% of Ploeser men worked as a Fireman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fireman
    100%

What Ploeser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Ploeser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploeser 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Ploeser. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ploeser. For the veterans among your Ploeser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploeser lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ploeser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ploeser in 1957 was 36, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ploeser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploeser 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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