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Pleszewa Family History

Pleszewa 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: Plewa, Plescia, Plesha, Plese, Plaster, Pester, Lebeda, Lester

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Where is the Pleszewa family from?

You can see how Pleszewa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleszewa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pleszewa family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleszewa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pleszewa families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Pleszewa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleszewa 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pleszewa. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pleszewa. For the veterans among your Pleszewa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleszewa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Pleszewa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pleszewa in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleszewa 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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