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Plecke Family History

Plecke 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: Placke, Peck, Place, Fleck, Leake, Plack, Muecke, Flecker, Leckie

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Where is the Plecke family from?

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

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plecke. 100% of Plecke men worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Assembler
    100%

What Plecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Plecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plecke 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 Plecke. 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 36 military records available for the last name Plecke. For the veterans among your Plecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plecke lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Plecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Plecke in 1981 was 76, and 59 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plecke 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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