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Plapinger Family History

Plapinger 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: Lauinger, Klepinger, Painter, Slinger, Pranger, Pottinger, Salinger

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Where is the Plapinger family from?

You can see how Plapinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plapinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Plapinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plapinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plapinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plapinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Plapinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plapinger. 34% of Plapinger men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Partner
    23%

What Plapinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Plapinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plapinger 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Plapinger. 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 38 military records available for the last name Plapinger. For the veterans among your Plapinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plapinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Plapinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Plapinger in 1958 was 43, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plapinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plapinger 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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