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Ploeckelman Family History

Ploeckelman 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: Lockerman, Deckelman, Brockelman, Bockelman, Poeppelman, Eckelman

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Where is the Ploeckelman family from?

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

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ploeckelman. 100% of Ploeckelman women worked as a Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Ploeckelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Ploeckelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploeckelman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ploeckelman. 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 90 military records available for the last name Ploeckelman. For the veterans among your Ploeckelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploeckelman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ploeckelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ploeckelman in 1965 was 68, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ploeckelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploeckelman 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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