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Pleski Family History

Pleski 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: Poleski, Ploski, Plesko, Oleski, Zaleski, Laski, Lesky, Slaski

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Where is the Pleski family from?

You can see how Pleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleski family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pleski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pleski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pleski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Pleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleski 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pleski. 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 73 military records available for the last name Pleski. For the veterans among your Pleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleski lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Pleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pleski in 1976 was 54, and 59 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleski 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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