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Plechner Family History

Plechner 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: Lechner, Plocher, Lachner, Rechner, Lehner, Leshner, Pecher, Fechner

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Where is the Plechner family from?

You can see how Plechner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plechner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plechner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Plechner families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Plechner's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Plechner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plechner 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 Plechner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Parking (cars) was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plechner. 100% of Plechner men worked as a Parking (cars).

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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

  • Parking (cars)
    100%

What Plechner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Plechner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plechner 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Plechner. 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 78 military records available for the last name Plechner. For the veterans among your Plechner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plechner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Plechner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Plechner in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plechner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plechner 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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