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Plecha Family History

Plecha 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: Pecha, Blecha, Plesha, Klecha, Pech, Lech, Ploch, Pelech, Blech

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Where is the Plecha family from?

You can see how Plecha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plecha family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Plecha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Plecha family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plecha's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Plecha families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plecha 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 Plecha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plecha. 100% of Plecha men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Plecha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Plecha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plecha 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Plecha. 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 117 military records available for the last name Plecha. For the veterans among your Plecha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plecha lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Plecha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Plecha in 1961 was 46, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plecha 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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