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Plendl Family History

Plendl 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: Plenge, Blend, Kleindl, Lenda, Wendl, Glende, Linde, Lenz, Lund

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Where is the Plendl family from?

You can see how Plendl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plendl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plendl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Plendl families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Plendl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Plendl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plendl 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 Plendl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plendl. 40% of Plendl men worked as a Farming and 100% of Plendl women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Plendl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Plendl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plendl 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Plendl. 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 327 military records available for the last name Plendl. For the veterans among your Plendl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plendl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Plendl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Plendl in 1963 was 67, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plendl 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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