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Plecan Family History

Plecan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pelican, Kleban, Plein, Phelan, Lean, Pleiman, Plewa, Pean, Pleva

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Where is the Plecan family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plecan 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 Plecan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Plecan. 100% of Plecan men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Plecan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plecan 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Plecan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Plecan. For the veterans among your Plecan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plecan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Plecan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Plecan in 1967 was 78, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plecan 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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