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Pleinka Family History

Pleinka 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: Plein, Glinka, Penka, Pliska, Plonka, Pleines, Kleinke, Plank, Klink

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Where is the Pleinka family from?

You can see how Pleinka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleinka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pleinka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleinka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pleinka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleinka 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 8 census records available for the last name Pleinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleinka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pleinka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pleinka. For the veterans among your Pleinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleinka lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1972, in the United States, Pleinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pleinka in 1956 was 49, and 63 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleinka 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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