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Plennert Family History

Plennert 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: Lennert, Penner, Rennert, Kleinert, Flenner, Dennert, Lehnert

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Where is the Plennert family from?

You can see how Plennert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plennert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plennert families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Plennert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Plennert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plennert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plennert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plennert. 43% of Plennert 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Janitor
    29%
  • Clerk File
    29%
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What Plennert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Plennert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plennert 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Plennert. 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 81 military records available for the last name Plennert. For the veterans among your Plennert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plennert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Plennert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plennert in 1962 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

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