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Ploeckelmann Family History

Ploeckelmann 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: Boeckmann, Lockerman, Deckelman, Brockelman, Poehlmann, Bockelman

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Where is the Ploeckelmann family from?

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

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ploeckelmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Ploeckelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploeckelmann 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ploeckelmann. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ploeckelmann. For the veterans among your Ploeckelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploeckelmann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Ploeckelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ploeckelmann in 1961 was 40, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ploeckelmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploeckelmann 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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