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Pleger Family History

Pleger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Pfleger or Pflueger.

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


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Where is the Pleger family from?

You can see how Pleger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pleger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Pleger families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Pleger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pleger families in 1911.
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What did your Pleger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pleger. 35% of Pleger men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    35%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Mechanic
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pleger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleger 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Pleger. 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 455 military records available for the last name Pleger. For the veterans among your Pleger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Pleger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pleger in 1945 was 24, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pleger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleger 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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