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Plossl Family History

Plossl 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: Ploss, Bloss, Kloss, Plass, Loss, Ploski, Gloss, Pless, Sloss, Pross

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Where is the Plossl family from?

You can see how Plossl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plossl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plossl family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Plossl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plossl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plossl 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 36 census records available for the last name Plossl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plossl 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Plossl. 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 462 military records available for the last name Plossl. For the veterans among your Plossl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plossl lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Plossl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Plossl in 1972 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plossl 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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