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Plesch Family History

Plesch 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: Pesch, Pletsch, Flesch, Lesch, Pech, Posch, Lech, Leach, Esch, Paasch

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Where is the Plesch family from?

You can see how Plesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plesch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Plesch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Plesch family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plesch's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Plesch families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plesch 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 216 census records available for the last name Plesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plesch 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Plesch. 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 292 military records available for the last name Plesch. For the veterans among your Plesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plesch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Plesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Plesch in 1971 was 52, and 74 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plesch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plesch 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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