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Plesnick Family History

Plesnick Name 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: Lesnick, Lesnik, Lesniak, Lennick, Chesnick, Pernick, Bresnick

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Plesnick ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Plesnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plesnick 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Plesnick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 8 military records available for the last name Plesnick. For the veterans among your Plesnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plesnick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Plesnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Plesnick in 1964 was 81, and 92 in 2003.

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