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Pletzner Family History

Pletzner 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: Metzner, Platner, Plattner, Pevzner, Patzner, Pretzer, Betzner

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Where is the Pletzner family from?

You can see how Pletzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pletzner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pletzner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pletzner families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pletzner's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Pletzner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pletzner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pletzner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pletzner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Pletzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pletzner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pletzner. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pletzner. For the veterans among your Pletzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pletzner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Pletzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pletzner in 1970 was 63, and 68 in 2002.

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