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Ploechl Family History

Ploechl 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: Ploch, Proehl, Poeschl, Pech, Posch, Poche, Lech, Pohl, Bloch, Ploetz

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Where is the Ploechl family from?

You can see how Ploechl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploechl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ploechl family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ploechl's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ploechl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploechl 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 51 census records available for the last name Ploechl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploechl 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ploechl. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ploechl. For the veterans among your Ploechl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploechl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Ploechl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ploechl in 1964 was 71, and 50 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploechl 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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