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Plosz Family History

Plosz 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: Plotz, Ploss, Platz, Post, Posa, Close, Prost, Orosz, Klotz, Ploetz

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Where is the Plosz family from?

You can see how Plosz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plosz family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Plosz families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plosz's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Plosz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plosz 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 Plosz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Plosz. 100% of Plosz men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Plosz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Plosz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plosz 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Plosz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Plosz. For the veterans among your Plosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plosz lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Plosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Plosz in 1977 was 62, and 58 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plosz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plosz 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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