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Ploettner Family History

Ploettner 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: Plattner, Poertner, Plotner, Boettner, Kettner, Leitner, Petter

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Where is the Ploettner family from?

You can see how Ploettner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploettner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ploettner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ploettner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ploettner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploettner 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 107 census records available for the last name Ploettner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploettner 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Ploettner. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ploettner. For the veterans among your Ploettner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploettner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ploettner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ploettner in 1963 was 78, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ploettner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploettner 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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