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Plawinski Family History

Plawinski 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: Slawinski, Lapinski, Lewinski, Sliwinski, Slowinski, Plucinski

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Where is the Plawinski family from?

You can see how Plawinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plawinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Plawinski families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Plawinski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plawinski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Plawinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plawinski 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Plawinski. 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 14 military records available for the last name Plawinski. For the veterans among your Plawinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plawinski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Plawinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Plawinski in 1968 was 72, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plawinski 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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