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Placko Family History

Placko Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of placek ‘cake’ (see Placek). This surname is very rare in Poland.

Slovak (Plačko): nickname from plačko ‘moaner weeper’ from plač ‘weeping’.

This surname is also found in Czechia.

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


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Where is the Placko family from?

You can see how Placko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Placko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Placko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Placko family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Placko's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Placko families in 1891.
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What did your Placko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Placko. 59% of Placko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Placko women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Placko were Stock Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    59%
  • Janitor
    18%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Stock Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Placko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Placko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Placko 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Placko. 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 364 military records available for the last name Placko. For the veterans among your Placko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Placko lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Placko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Placko in 1959 was 55, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Placko 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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