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Plotts Family History

Plotts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Plotz or Platz.

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


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Where is the Plotts family from?

You can see how Plotts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plotts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Plotts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Plotts families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Plotts's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Plotts families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plotts 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 Plotts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plotts. 22% of Plotts men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Plotts women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plotts were Mechanic and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housework
    8%

What Plotts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Plotts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plotts 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Plotts. 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 946 military records available for the last name Plotts. For the veterans among your Plotts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plotts lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Plotts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Plotts in 1955 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plotts

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plotts 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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