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Plittman Family History

Plittman 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: Pittman, Littman, Mittman, Rittman, Luttman, Pitman, Lottman, Litman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plittman 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 52 census records available for the last name Plittman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plittman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Plittman. 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 Plittman. For the veterans among your Plittman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plittman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Plittman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Plittman in 1967 was 94, and 85 in 2001.

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