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Plagman Family History

Plagman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Plagmann.

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


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Where is the Plagman family from?

You can see how Plagman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plagman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Plagman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Plagman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plagman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plagman families in 1891.
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What did your Plagman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plagman. 30% of Plagman men worked as a Farming and 50% of Plagman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plagman were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farming
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Maid
    20%

What Plagman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plagman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plagman 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Plagman. 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 174 military records available for the last name Plagman. For the veterans among your Plagman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plagman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Plagman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Plagman in 1961 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plagman 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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