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Pleschner Family History

Pleschner 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: Lechner, Leshner, Lescher, Leuschner, Teschner, Leichner, Plessner

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Where is the Pleschner family from?

You can see how Pleschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleschner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pleschner family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleschner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pleschner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleschner 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 Pleschner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Photographer
    100%

What Pleschner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Pleschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleschner 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Pleschner. 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 143 military records available for the last name Pleschner. For the veterans among your Pleschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleschner lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Pleschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pleschner in 1979 was 66, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pleschner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleschner 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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