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Pleshak Family History

Pleshak 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: Plesha, Lesiak, Lesak, Peshek, Peak, Bleak, Lesnik, Deshaw, Flesher

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Where is the Pleshak family from?

You can see how Pleshak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleshak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pleshak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleshak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pleshak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleshak 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 43 census records available for the last name Pleshak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleshak 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pleshak. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pleshak. For the veterans among your Pleshak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleshak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Pleshak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pleshak in 1969 was 77, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleshak 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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