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Plecs Family History

Plecs 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: Pless, Pleas, Peck, Lees, Place, Pech, Fleck, Lech, Preis, Plack

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Where is the Plecs family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plecs 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 Plecs ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Loom Fixer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Plecs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plecs 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Plecs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Plecs. For the veterans among your Plecs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plecs lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Plecs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Plecs in 1976 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plecs 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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