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Pleitz Family History

Pleitz 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: Fleitz, Pletz, Leitz, Peitz, Platz, Leite, Beitz, Ploetz, Reitz

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Where is the Pleitz family from?

You can see how Pleitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pleitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Pleitz families living in Michigan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Pleitz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pleitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Pleitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleitz 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pleitz. 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 48 military records available for the last name Pleitz. For the veterans among your Pleitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleitz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1975, in the United States, Pleitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pleitz in 1973 was 57, and 84 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleitz 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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