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Plettau Family History

Plettau 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: Lettau, Littau, Petta, Plett, Pettay, Paletta, Pleau, Klette, Platt

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Where is the Plettau family from?

You can see how Plettau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plettau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Plettau families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Plettau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Plettau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plettau 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 16 census records available for the last name Plettau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plettau 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Plettau. 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 25 military records available for the last name Plettau. For the veterans among your Plettau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plettau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Plettau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Plettau in 1968 was 74, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plettau 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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