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Plog Family History

Plog Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Ploeg.

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


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Where is the Plog family from?

You can see how Plog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plog family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Plog families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Plog families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Plog's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Plog families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plog 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 Plog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plog. 32% of Plog men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Plog women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plog were Cook and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Cook
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Plog family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plog 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Plog. 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 449 military records available for the last name Plog. For the veterans among your Plog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plog lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Plog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Plog in 1953 was 35, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plog

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plog 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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