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Ploessl Family History

Ploessl 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: Pless, Ploss, Kloesel, Loesel, Ploetz, Roessel, Bloss, Kloss, Loeser

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Where is the Ploessl family from?

You can see how Ploessl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploessl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ploessl families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ploessl's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ploessl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploessl 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 Ploessl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ploessl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Ploessl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploessl 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ploessl. 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 41 military records available for the last name Ploessl. For the veterans among your Ploessl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploessl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ploessl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ploessl in 1969 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ploessl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploessl 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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