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Plasterer Name Meaning

English: occupational name for a plasterer from Old French plastrier or an agent derivative of Middle English plaster (see Plaster ). Americanized form of German Pflasterer an occupational name for a paver or a Pflästerer a manufacturer of plasters for wounds from an agent derivative of Middle High German pflaster (see Plaster ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Plaster, Plater, Platner, Riesterer, Paster, Flasher, Steer, Laster

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Where is the Plasterer family from?

You can see how Plasterer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plasterer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Plasterer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Plasterer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Plasterer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plasterer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plasterer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plasterer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plasterer. 24% of Plasterer men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Plasterer women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plasterer were Fireman and Nurse. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Fireman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Winder
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plasterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plasterer 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Plasterer. 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 315 military records available for the last name Plasterer. For the veterans among your Plasterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plasterer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Plasterer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Plasterer in 1956 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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