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Pleske Family History

Pleske 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: Leske, Pieske, Plesko, Plese, Paske, Leake, Poleski, Lesky, Plenge

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Where is the Pleske family from?

You can see how Pleske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pleske families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pleske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pleske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleske 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 Pleske ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Pleske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Pleske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleske 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Pleske. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pleske. For the veterans among your Pleske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleske lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Pleske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pleske in 1969 was 70, and 93 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pleske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleske 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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