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Plech Family History

Plech 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: Pech, Lech, Ploch, Pelech, Blech, Olech, Piech, Polich, Peck, Place

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Where is the Plech family from?

You can see how Plech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plech family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plech families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Plech families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plech's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Plech families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plech surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Plech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plech 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Plech. 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 41 military records available for the last name Plech. For the veterans among your Plech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plech lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Plech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Plech in 1977 was 63, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plech 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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