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Plotkes Family History

Plotkes 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: Plotkin, Plotner, Lottes, Plotts, Poteet, Plate, Peoples, Blocker

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Where is the Plotkes family from?

You can see how Plotkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plotkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plotkes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Plotkes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plotkes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plotkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Plotkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plotkes 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Plotkes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Plotkes. For the veterans among your Plotkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plotkes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plotkes 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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