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Pletzer Family History

Pletzer 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: Pretzer, Platzer, Peter, Putzer, Petter, Fetzer, Pitzer, Setzer

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Where is the Pletzer family from?

You can see how Pletzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pletzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pletzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Pletzer families living in Maryland. This was about 37% of all the recorded Pletzer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pletzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pletzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pletzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pletzer. 43% of Pletzer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pletzer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pletzer were Clerk and Housework. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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What Pletzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Pletzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pletzer 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Pletzer. 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 218 military records available for the last name Pletzer. For the veterans among your Pletzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pletzer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pletzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pletzer in 1958 was 33, and 69 in 2004.

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