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Pliefke Family History

Pliefke 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: Pieske, Lieske, Siefke, Liedke, Pike, Plier, Leake, Pierce, Pierre

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Where is the Pliefke family from?

You can see how Pliefke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pliefke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pliefke families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pliefke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Pliefke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pliefke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Pliefke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pliefke 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 Pliefke. 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 27 military records available for the last name Pliefke. For the veterans among your Pliefke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pliefke lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Pliefke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pliefke in 1974 was 74, and 89 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pliefke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pliefke 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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