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Plaggemars Family History

Plaggemars Name 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: Plageman, Plager, Plagge, Lagemann, Lageman, Plagman, Jaggers

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Where is the Plaggemars family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaggemars 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 Plaggemars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plaggemars. 100% of Plaggemars men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Plaggemars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaggemars 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 Plaggemars. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Plaggemars. For the veterans among your Plaggemars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaggemars lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Plaggemars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Plaggemars in 1940 was 38, and 79 in 2003.

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