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Plieninger Family History

Plieninger 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: Lininger, Peninger, Pfenninger, Dieringer, Riedinger, Cloninger

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Where is the Plieninger family from?

You can see how Plieninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plieninger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plieninger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plieninger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plieninger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plieninger 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 Plieninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plieninger. 50% of Plieninger men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Plieninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Plieninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plieninger 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 Plieninger. 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 305 military records available for the last name Plieninger. For the veterans among your Plieninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plieninger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Plieninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Plieninger in 1967 was 65, and 62 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plieninger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plieninger 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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