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Plenert Family History

Plenert 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: Planer, Lebert, Lenart, Lemert, Lennert, Levert, Kleinert, Pliner

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Where is the Plenert family from?

You can see how Plenert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plenert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Plenert families living in Kansas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Plenert's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Plenert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plenert 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 Plenert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plenert. 100% of Plenert 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
    100%

What Plenert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Plenert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plenert 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 Plenert. 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 23 military records available for the last name Plenert. For the veterans among your Plenert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plenert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Plenert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Plenert in 1967 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plenert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plenert 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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