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Ploszaj Name Meaning

Polish (Płoszaj): from płochliwy ‘shy’ ‘scared’ a nickname for a timid person or an occupational name for a bird scarer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Plotz, Bosak, Groszek, Pyszka, Puza, Roszak, Blaszak, Plonka, Ploski

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Where is the Ploszaj family from?

You can see how Ploszaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploszaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ploszaj families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ploszaj's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ploszaj families in 1920.
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What did your Ploszaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ploszaj. 56% of Ploszaj 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
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Ploszaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploszaj 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Ploszaj. 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 123 military records available for the last name Ploszaj. For the veterans among your Ploszaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploszaj lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ploszaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ploszaj in 1962 was 60, and 71 in 2002.

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