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Plakmeyer Family History

Plakmeyer 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: Plassmeyer, Plasterer, Kammeyer, Player, Altmeyer, Glassmeyer

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Where is the Plakmeyer family from?

You can see how Plakmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plakmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plakmeyer family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Plakmeyer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Plakmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plakmeyer 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 21 census records available for the last name Plakmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plakmeyer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Plakmeyer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Plakmeyer. For the veterans among your Plakmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plakmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Plakmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Plakmeyer in 1963 was 86, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plakmeyer 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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