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Plotz Family History

Plotz Surname Meaning

German: (Plötz): see Ploetz. Metonymic occupational name from platz plotz ‘wedge (for splitting stone)’.

An occupational name for a baker of a Swabian type of cake called by this name or a nickname for a big heavy man.

Variant of Platz.

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


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Where is the Plotz family from?

You can see how Plotz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plotz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Plotz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Plotz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plotz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plotz families in 1891.
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What did your Plotz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plotz. 100% of Plotz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Plotz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plotz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Plotz. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Plotz. For the veterans among your Plotz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plotz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Plotz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Plotz in 1959 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plotz 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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