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Plutz Family History

Plutz 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: Platz, Putz, Pluto, Lutz, Plotz, Plautz, Klutz, Pluth, Pluta, Pletz

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Where is the Plutz family from?

You can see how Plutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plutz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plutz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Plutz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Plutz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Plutz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plutz 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 Plutz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plutz. 50% of Plutz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Plutz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Plutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plutz 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Plutz. 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 154 military records available for the last name Plutz. For the veterans among your Plutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plutz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Plutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Plutz in 1967 was 71, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plutz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plutz 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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