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Pleuger Family History

Pleuger 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: Pledger, Pleger, Ledger, Plumer, Luger, Leger, Kluger, Plenge, Plager

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Where is the Pleuger family from?

You can see how Pleuger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleuger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Pleuger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pleuger family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleuger's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Pleuger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleuger 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 167 census records available for the last name Pleuger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleuger 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Pleuger. 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 63 military records available for the last name Pleuger. For the veterans among your Pleuger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleuger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Pleuger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pleuger in 1971 was 77, and 17 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleuger 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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