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Pflantz Family History

Pflantz 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: Pflanz, Plantz, Platz, Plant, Lantz, Plautz, Plante, Glantz, Pfautz

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Where is the Pflantz family from?

You can see how Pflantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pflantz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pflantz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Pflantz families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Pflantz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pflantz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pflantz 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 Pflantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pflantz. 100% of Pflantz men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Pflantz women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Pflantz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Pflantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pflantz 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pflantz. 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 35 military records available for the last name Pflantz. For the veterans among your Pflantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pflantz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Pflantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pflantz in 1963 was 79, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pflantz 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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