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Ploss Family History

Ploss Surname Meaning

German (Bavaria): nickname for someone who was destitute or who dressed inappropriately from Middle High German blōz ‘naked wretched’.

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


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Where is the Ploss family from?

You can see how Ploss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ploss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ploss family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ploss's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Ploss families in 1911.
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What did your Ploss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ploss. 32% of Ploss men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Ploss women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ploss were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ploss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploss 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Ploss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ploss. For the veterans among your Ploss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploss lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ploss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ploss in 1962 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploss 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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