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Plinck Family History

Plinck 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: Linck, Klinck, Planck, Blick, Plank, Pick, Klink, Pink, Clinch, Pinch

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Where is the Plinck family from?

You can see how Plinck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plinck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plinck family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Plinck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Plinck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plinck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plinck ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Plinck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plinck 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Plinck. 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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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Plinck. For the veterans among your Plinck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plinck lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Plinck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Plinck in 1972 was 84, and 38 in 2000.

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