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Plecka Family History

Plecka 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: Klecka, Pecka, Peck, Fleck, Plack, Placke, Plock, Plewa, Pelka

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Where is the Plecka family from?

You can see how Plecka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plecka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plecka family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Plecka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Plecka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plecka 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 17 census records available for the last name Plecka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plecka 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Plecka. 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 11 military records available for the last name Plecka. For the veterans among your Plecka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plecka lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1990, in the United States, Plecka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Plecka in 1989 was 47, and 67 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plecka 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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