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Pleich Family History

Pleich 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: Gleich, Bleich, Polich, Pech, Lech, Leach, Ulrich, Pich, Eich, Pesch

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Where is the Pleich family from?

You can see how Pleich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pleich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Pleich families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pleich's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pleich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleich 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 100 census records available for the last name Pleich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleich 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pleich. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pleich. For the veterans among your Pleich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Pleich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pleich in 1967 was 76, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleich 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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