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Plaggenborg Family History

Plaggenborg 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, Blankenburg, Klingenberg, Langendorf

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Where is the Plaggenborg family from?

You can see how Plaggenborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaggenborg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plaggenborg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Plaggenborg families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaggenborg's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Plaggenborg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Plaggenborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaggenborg 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Plaggenborg. 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 Plaggenborg. For the veterans among your Plaggenborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaggenborg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Plaggenborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Plaggenborg in 1975 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaggenborg 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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