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Plishner Family History

Plishner 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: Leshner, Pliner, Plessner, Dishner, Lissner, Wishner, Fisher, Plaster

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Where is the Plishner family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plishner. 100% of Plishner men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Plishner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Plishner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plishner 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Plishner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Plishner. For the veterans among your Plishner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plishner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Plishner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Plishner in 1968 was 63, and 83 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plishner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plishner 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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