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Plaehn Family History

Plaehn 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: Plahn, Laehn, Plein, Plath, Glahn, Lehn, Ploen, Lahn, Klahn, Prehn

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Where is the Plaehn family from?

You can see how Plaehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaehn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plaehn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaehn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Plaehn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaehn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plaehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plaehn. 100% of Plaehn 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 313 census records available for the last name Plaehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaehn 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Plaehn. 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 78 military records available for the last name Plaehn. For the veterans among your Plaehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaehn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Plaehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Plaehn in 1962 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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