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Plaugher Family History

Plaugher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Plocher.

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


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Where is the Plaugher family from?

You can see how Plaugher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaugher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Plaugher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Plaugher family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plaugher's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Plaugher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaugher 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 Plaugher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plaugher. 33% of Plaugher men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Plaugher women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plaugher were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Plaugher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plaugher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaugher 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Plaugher. 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 278 military records available for the last name Plaugher. For the veterans among your Plaugher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaugher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Plaugher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Plaugher in 1966 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plaugher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaugher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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