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Ploeg Family History

Ploeg Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Vanderploeg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ploeg family from?

You can see how Ploeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploeg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ploeg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ploeg family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ploeg's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Ploeg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploeg 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 Ploeg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ploeg. 42% of Ploeg men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

What Ploeg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ploeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploeg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ploeg. 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 369 military records available for the last name Ploeg. For the veterans among your Ploeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploeg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ploeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ploeg in 1957 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ploeg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploeg 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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