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Plapbert Family History

Plapbert 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: Lambert, Pappert, Laubert, Plaster, Albert, Tabbert, Clapper, Halbert

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Where is the Plapbert family from?

You can see how Plapbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plapbert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Plapbert families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Plapbert family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plapbert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plapbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plapbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Plapbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Plapbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plapbert 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Plapbert. 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 4 military records available for the last name Plapbert. For the veterans among your Plapbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plapbert lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1974, in the United States, Plapbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Plapbert in 1972 was 83, and 85 in 1974.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plapbert 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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