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Ploetz Family History

Ploetz Surname Meaning

German (Plötz):: from plötz ‘roach’ hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the fish or a metonymic occupational name for someone who caught or sold these fish.

(of Slavic origin): from a Germanized short form of a Slavic personal name such as Polish Błogomił derived from an Old Slavic name formed with the adjective blagъ (Polish błogi) ‘gentle good’.

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


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Where is the Ploetz family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ploetz. 28% of Ploetz men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Ploetz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ploetz were Salesman and Farm 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ploetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploetz 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Ploetz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ploetz. For the veterans among your Ploetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploetz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ploetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ploetz in 1953 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

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