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Plekan Family History

Plekan 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: Lekan, Pelikan, Kleban, Plein, Phelan, Lean, Pleiman, Plewa, Pean

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Where is the Plekan family from?

You can see how Plekan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plekan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plekan family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Plekan's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Plekan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plekan 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 114 census records available for the last name Plekan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plekan 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Plekan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Plekan. For the veterans among your Plekan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plekan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Plekan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Plekan in 1966 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plekan 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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