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Plueger Family History

Plueger Surname Meaning

North German:: variant of Ploeger. variant of Pflüger (see Pflueger).

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


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Where is the Plueger family from?

You can see how Plueger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plueger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plueger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Plueger families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Plueger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Plueger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plueger 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 Plueger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plueger. 70% of Plueger men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Plueger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plueger were Farming and Farm Assembler.

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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
    70%
  • Farm Hand
    20%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Farm Assembler
    40%

What Plueger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Plueger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plueger 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Plueger. 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 210 military records available for the last name Plueger. For the veterans among your Plueger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plueger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Plueger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Plueger in 1965 was 92, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plueger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plueger 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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