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Plonka Family History

Plonka Surname Meaning

Polish (Płonka): nickname from płonka ‘ungrafted tree’ from płony ‘useless’.

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


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Where is the Plonka family from?

You can see how Plonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plonka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Plonka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Plonka families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Plonka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Plonka families in 1920.
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What did your Plonka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plonka. 40% of Plonka men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Plonka women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plonka were Attendant and Seamstress.

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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
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Casting Griner
    10%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Packer
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plonka 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Plonka. 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 608 military records available for the last name Plonka. For the veterans among your Plonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plonka lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Plonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plonka in 1954 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plonka 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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