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Plenz Family History

Plenz 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: Lenz, Pletz, Polenz, Planz, Klenz, Glenz, Plank, Platz, Penn, Plant

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Where is the Plenz family from?

You can see how Plenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plenz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plenz families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Plenz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plenz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plenz 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 105 census records available for the last name Plenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plenz 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Plenz. 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 49 military records available for the last name Plenz. For the veterans among your Plenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plenz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Plenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Plenz in 1966 was 69, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plenz 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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