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Pletanek Family History

Pletanek 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: Petranek, Plank, Petek, Panek, Planer, Platania, Platner, Plattner

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Where is the Pletanek family from?

You can see how Pletanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pletanek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pletanek family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pletanek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pletanek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Pletanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pletanek 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pletanek. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pletanek. For the veterans among your Pletanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pletanek lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Pletanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pletanek in 1984 was 79, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pletanek 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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