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Plahmer Family History

Plahmer 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: Plaster, Palmer, Plummer, Plumer, Planer, Blamer, Lahner, Plater

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Where is the Plahmer family from?

You can see how Plahmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plahmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plahmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Plahmer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Plahmer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Plahmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plahmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Plahmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plahmer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Plahmer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Plahmer. For the veterans among your Plahmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plahmer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Plahmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Plahmer in 1968 was 71, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plahmer 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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