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Ploth Family History

Ploth 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: Loth, Plotz, Ploch, Plott, Poth, Pluth, Plath, Kloth, Lott, Pott

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Where is the Ploth family from?

You can see how Ploth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ploth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ploth families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ploth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ploth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploth 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 Ploth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ploth. 100% of Ploth men worked as a Painter and 100% of Ploth women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Ploth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Ploth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploth 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Ploth. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ploth. For the veterans among your Ploth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ploth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ploth in 1965 was 87, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ploth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploth 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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