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Pleticha Family History

Pleticha 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: Pletsch, Letsch, Pietila, Gleich, Perich, Pietrucha, Plichta, Leicht

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Where is the Pleticha family from?

You can see how Pleticha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleticha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pleticha families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pleticha's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pleticha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pleticha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pleticha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pleticha. 100% of Pleticha 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
    100%

What Pleticha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Pleticha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleticha 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Pleticha. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Pleticha. For the veterans among your Pleticha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleticha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pleticha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pleticha in 1963 was 69, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleticha 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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