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Plecker Family History

Plecker 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: Flecker, Blecker, Plucker, Lecker, Klecker, Picker, Ecker, Packer

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Where is the Plecker family from?

You can see how Plecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Plecker families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Plecker's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Plecker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plecker 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 Plecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plecker. 43% of Plecker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Plecker women worked as a Cook.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Plecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plecker 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Plecker. 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 325 military records available for the last name Plecker. For the veterans among your Plecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plecker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Plecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Plecker in 1959 was 45, and 20 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plecker 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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