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Plaziak Family History

Plaziak 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: Prazak, Plaza, Plaia, Slazak, Lazar, Plank, Blazek, Pozniak, Hladik

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Where is the Plaziak family from?

You can see how Plaziak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaziak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Plaziak families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Plaziak's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Plaziak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaziak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Plaziak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plaziak. 45% of Plaziak men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Plaziak women worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Silk Weaver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Plaziak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Plaziak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaziak 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Plaziak. 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 93 military records available for the last name Plaziak. For the veterans among your Plaziak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaziak lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Plaziak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Plaziak in 1958 was 62, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plaziak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaziak 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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