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Plickenger Family History

Plickenger 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: Flickinger, Pippenger, Sickinger, Pittenger, Clickner, Flickner

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Where is the Plickenger family from?

You can see how Plickenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plickenger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plickenger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plickenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plickenger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plickenger 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 12 census records available for the last name Plickenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plickenger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Plickenger. 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 1 military records available for the last name Plickenger. For the veterans among your Plickenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plickenger lifespan?

Average Plickenger life expectancy in 1973 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plickenger 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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