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Plagowski Family History

Plagowski 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: Lagowski, Polakowski, Glogowski, Ulanowski, Lazowski, Ulatowski

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Where is the Plagowski family from?

You can see how Plagowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plagowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plagowski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Plagowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Plagowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plagowski 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 37 census records available for the last name Plagowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plagowski 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Plagowski. 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 6 military records available for the last name Plagowski. For the veterans among your Plagowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plagowski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Plagowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Plagowski in 1967 was 90, and 82 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plagowski 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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