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Plager Family History

Plager Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Pfleger; in particular an occupational name for someone who tended dikes and ditches. (Pläger): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Plager family from?

You can see how Plager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plager family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Plager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Plager families living in Wiltshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Plager's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Plager families in 1891.
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What did your Plager ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plager. 100% of Plager women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Plager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plager 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Plager. 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 315 military records available for the last name Plager. For the veterans among your Plager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plager lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Plager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Plager in 1947 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plager

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plager 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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