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Plinneke Family History

Plinneke 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: Pinner, Linner, Linne, Linney, Klinner, Linnen, Pliner, Henneke

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Where is the Plinneke family from?

You can see how Plinneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plinneke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plinneke family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Plinneke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Plinneke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plinneke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Plinneke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Plinneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plinneke 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 Plinneke. 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 51 military records available for the last name Plinneke. For the veterans among your Plinneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plinneke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Plinneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Plinneke in 1968 was 61, and 81 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plinneke 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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