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Ploper Family History

Ploper 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: Sloper, Loper, Poper, Proper, Flower, Cooper, Pope, Power, Pepper

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Where is the Ploper family from?

You can see how Ploper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ploper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ploper families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ploper's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ploper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploper 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 87 census records available for the last name Ploper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploper 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ploper. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ploper. For the veterans among your Ploper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploper lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploper 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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