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Plaettner Family History

Plaettner 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, Platner, Lattner, Platter, Blattner, Plaster, Kettner

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Where is the Plaettner family from?

You can see how Plaettner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaettner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plaettner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Plaettner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaettner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plaettner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Plaettner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaettner 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Plaettner. 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 18 military records available for the last name Plaettner. For the veterans among your Plaettner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaettner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Plaettner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Plaettner in 1968 was 53, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaettner 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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