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Pleskin Family History

Pleskin 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: Peskin, Pliskin, Poleski, Laskin, Plein, Meskin, Heskin, Plescia

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Where is the Pleskin family from?

You can see how Pleskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleskin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pleskin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleskin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pleskin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Pleskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleskin 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Pleskin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pleskin. For the veterans among your Pleskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleskin lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Pleskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pleskin in 1980 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleskin 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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