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Plotzer Family History

Plotzer 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: Glotzer, Plotner, Platzer, Lotzer, Putzer, Pitzer, Potter, Plater

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Where is the Plotzer family from?

You can see how Plotzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plotzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plotzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Plotzer families living in Minnesota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Plotzer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Plotzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plotzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plotzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Plotzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plotzer 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Plotzer. 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 40 military records available for the last name Plotzer. For the veterans among your Plotzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plotzer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Plotzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Plotzer in 1974 was 77, and 92 in 2003.

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