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Pletke Family History

Pletke 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: Leake, Plate, Klette, Petre, Platte, Lutke, Plenge, Placke, Prete

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Where is the Pletke family from?

You can see how Pletke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pletke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pletke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pletke families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pletke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pletke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pletke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pletke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pletke. 100% of Pletke women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Pletke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Pletke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pletke 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pletke. 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 45 military records available for the last name Pletke. For the veterans among your Pletke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pletke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Pletke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pletke in 1960 was 69, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pletke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pletke 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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