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Plotkowski Family History

Plotkowski 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: Florkowski, Kotkowski, Polkowski, Slomkowski, Piorkowski, Piatkowski

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Where is the Plotkowski family from?

You can see how Plotkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plotkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Plotkowski families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Plotkowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Plotkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plotkowski 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 Plotkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler and Machine Oper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plotkowski. 24% of Plotkowski men worked as an Assembler and 100% of Plotkowski women worked as a Machine Oper.

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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

  • Assembler
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Oper
    100%

What Plotkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Plotkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plotkowski 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Plotkowski. 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 99 military records available for the last name Plotkowski. For the veterans among your Plotkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plotkowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Plotkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Plotkowski in 1962 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plotkowski 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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