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Pleisch Family History

Pleisch 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: Pletsch, Fleisch, Pesch, Letsch, Gleich, Reisch, Lersch, Eisch

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Where is the Pleisch family from?

You can see how Pleisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pleisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pleisch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pleisch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pleisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleisch 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 82 census records available for the last name Pleisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleisch 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Pleisch. 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 47 military records available for the last name Pleisch. For the veterans among your Pleisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleisch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Pleisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pleisch in 1962 was 72, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleisch 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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