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Plekker Family History

Plekker 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: Leiker, Flecker, Blenker, Blecker, Plucker, Pledger, Dekker, Bekker

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Where is the Plekker family from?

You can see how Plekker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plekker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plekker family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Plekker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Plekker families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Plekker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plekker 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Plekker. 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 6 military records available for the last name Plekker. For the veterans among your Plekker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plekker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Plekker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Plekker in 1967 was 65, and 66 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plekker 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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