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Plec Family History

Plec 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: Plew, Lee, Leo, Peel, Peck, Paley, Place, Pech, Fleck, Golec

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Where is the Plec family from?

You can see how Plec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plec family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plec's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Plec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plec 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 61 census records available for the last name Plec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plec 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Plec. 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 57 military records available for the last name Plec. For the veterans among your Plec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Plec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plec in 1963 was 75, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plec 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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