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Plaggenberg Family History

Plaggenberg 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: Langenberg, Blankenberg, Klingenberg, Laufenberg, Spangenberg

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Where is the Plaggenberg family from?

You can see how Plaggenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaggenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plaggenberg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Plaggenberg families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaggenberg's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Plaggenberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Plaggenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaggenberg 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Plaggenberg. 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 17 military records available for the last name Plaggenberg. For the veterans among your Plaggenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaggenberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Plaggenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Plaggenberg in 1968 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaggenberg 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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