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Plohr Family History

Plohr 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: Flohr, Lohr, Klohr, Nohr, Plier, Gohr, Pohl, Pour, Rohr, Bohr

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Where is the Plohr family from?

You can see how Plohr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plohr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plohr families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Plohr families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Plohr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plohr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plohr 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 Plohr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plohr. 40% of Plohr men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Plohr women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Plohr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Plohr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plohr 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Plohr. 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 95 military records available for the last name Plohr. For the veterans among your Plohr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plohr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Plohr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Plohr in 1962 was 79, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plohr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plohr 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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