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Ploessel Family History

Ploessel 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: Roessel, Stoessel, Kloesel, Loesel, Pressel, Postel, Kessel, Gressel

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Where is the Ploessel family from?

You can see how Ploessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploessel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ploessel families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ploessel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ploessel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploessel 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 78 census records available for the last name Ploessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploessel 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ploessel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Ploessel. For the veterans among your Ploessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploessel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Ploessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ploessel in 1968 was 61, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ploessel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploessel 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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