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Plappert Family History

Plappert Surname Meaning

South German: nickname from Middle High German blaphart the name of a silver coin worth one-twentieth of a gulden (florin).

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


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Where is the Plappert family from?

You can see how Plappert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plappert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Plappert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Plappert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 76% of all the recorded Plappert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plappert families in 1880.
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What did your Plappert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plappert. 24% of Plappert men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Plappert women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plappert were Porter and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Porter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Presser
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Plappert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Plappert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plappert 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Plappert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 583 military records available for the last name Plappert. For the veterans among your Plappert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plappert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Plappert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Plappert in 1966 was 74, and 63 in 2004.

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