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Plassman Family History

Plassman 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: Glassman, Lassman, Passman, Grassman, Hassman, Pressman, Glissman

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Where is the Plassman family from?

You can see how Plassman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plassman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Plassman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Plassman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plassman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plassman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plassman 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 Plassman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plassman. 50% of Plassman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    20%

What Plassman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Plassman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plassman 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Plassman. 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 160 military records available for the last name Plassman. For the veterans among your Plassman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plassman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Plassman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Plassman in 1960 was 51, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plassman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plassman 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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