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Ploder Family History

Ploder 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: Loder, Flower, Power, Roder, Oder, Plumer, Plier, Moder, Alder

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Where is the Ploder family from?

You can see how Ploder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ploder families living in Nevada. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ploder's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Ploder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploder 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 82 census records available for the last name Ploder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploder 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Ploder. 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 35 military records available for the last name Ploder. For the veterans among your Ploder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploder lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1978, in the United States, Ploder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ploder in 1968 was 63, and 78 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploder 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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