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Ploesl Family History

Ploesl 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: Ploetz, Poel, Proehl, Pless, Ploss, Kloesel, Ploen, Loesel, Kloes

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Where is the Ploesl family from?

You can see how Ploesl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploesl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ploesl families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ploesl's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ploesl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploesl 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 91 census records available for the last name Ploesl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploesl 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ploesl. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ploesl. For the veterans among your Ploesl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploesl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Ploesl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ploesl in 1966 was 66, and 82 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ploesl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploesl 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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