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Pleake Family History

Pleake 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, Peake, Plake, Blake, Place, Lake, Peak, Bleak, Plate, Pease

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Where is the Pleake family from?

You can see how Pleake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleake family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pleake families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pleake's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pleake families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleake 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 Pleake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pleake. 100% of Pleake men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pleake women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Canner
    50%

What Pleake family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Pleake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleake 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pleake. 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 27 military records available for the last name Pleake. For the veterans among your Pleake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleake lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Pleake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pleake in 1969 was 74, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleake 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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