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Plieger Family History

Plieger 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: Flieger, Ploeger, Plueger, Pleger, Pflieger, Slinger, Plier, Krieger

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Where is the Plieger family from?

You can see how Plieger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plieger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Plieger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Plieger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plieger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plieger families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Plieger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plieger 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Plieger. 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 10 military records available for the last name Plieger. For the veterans among your Plieger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plieger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plieger 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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