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Plescia Family History

Plescia Surname Meaning

Italian (of Albanian origin): habitational name derived from the Albanian placename Pleshë (definite form Plesha). This surname is established in the Albanian-speaking areas of Italy (in particular Piana degli Albanesi in Sicily and San Felice and Ururi in Molise) where the Albanian Christian refugees from the Turkish occupation of the Balkans settled in the 15th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Plescia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plescia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Plescia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Plescia families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Plescia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plescia families in 1920.
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What did your Plescia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plescia. 100% of Plescia women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Plescia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plescia 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 852 immigration records available for the last name Plescia. 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 283 military records available for the last name Plescia. For the veterans among your Plescia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plescia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Plescia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Plescia in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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