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Pletka Family History

Pletka 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: Petra, Petta, Pluta, Plewa, Pelka, Latka, Plesko, Plata, Pletz, Plett

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Where is the Pletka family from?

You can see how Pletka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pletka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pletka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Pletka families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pletka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pletka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pletka 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 Pletka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pletka. 34% of Pletka men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Landscaper
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

What Pletka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Pletka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pletka 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Pletka. 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 120 military records available for the last name Pletka. For the veterans among your Pletka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pletka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pletka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pletka in 1959 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pletka 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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