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Plett Family History

Plett Surname Meaning

German: probably from a short form of a personal name formed with the root of modern Blatt ‘leaf’ or words with the sense of ‘bloom’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Plett family from?

You can see how Plett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Plett families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Plett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plett families in 1891.
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What did your Plett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fitters Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Plett. 100% of Plett men worked as a Fitters Labourer and 100% of Plett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fitters Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Plett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plett 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 918 immigration records available for the last name Plett. 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 564 military records available for the last name Plett. For the veterans among your Plett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Plett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Plett in 1959 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plett 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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