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Pledger Family History

Pledger Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): from Middle English pleggere ‘one who stands bail in a lawsuit’ (Anglo-Norman French pleger ‘sponsor guarantor’); see Pledge.

In some cases also an Americanized form of German Pletscher.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pledger family from?

You can see how Pledger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pledger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pledger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 195 Pledger families living in Essex. This was about 22% of all the recorded Pledger's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Pledger families in 1891.
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What did your Pledger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pledger. 12% of Pledger men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Pledger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pledger were Carpenter joiner and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Horseman On Farm
    8%
  • Wood Machinist
    6%
  • Carpenter joiner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Pledger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pledger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pledger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Pledger. For the veterans among your Pledger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pledger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pledger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Pledger in 1956 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pledger 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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