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Plengey Family History

Plengey 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, Pledger, Plankey, Penley, Lenney, Lenger, Pleger, Penney

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Where is the Plengey family from?

You can see how Plengey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plengey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Plengey families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Plengey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Plengey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plengey 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 29 census records available for the last name Plengey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plengey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Plengey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Plengey. For the veterans among your Plengey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plengey lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Plengey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Plengey in 1990 was 92, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plengey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plengey 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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