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Plettenberg Family History

Plettenberg 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: Guttenberg, Levenberg, Wattenberg, Zetterberg, Westenberg, Setterberg

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Where is the Plettenberg family from?

You can see how Plettenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plettenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plettenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Plettenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plettenberg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Plettenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plettenberg 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 Plettenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plettenberg. 100% of Plettenberg 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 Plettenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Plettenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plettenberg 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Plettenberg. 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 620 military records available for the last name Plettenberg. For the veterans among your Plettenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plettenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Plettenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Plettenberg in 1963 was 78, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plettenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plettenberg 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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