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Plasek Family History

Plasek 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: Lasek, Pasek, Placek, Platek, Prasek, Polasek, Plaster, Plank, Place

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Where is the Plasek family from?

You can see how Plasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plasek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Plasek families living in Texas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Plasek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Plasek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plasek 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 Plasek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plasek. 31% of Plasek men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Maintenance Man
    16%

What Plasek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Plasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plasek 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Plasek. 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 65 military records available for the last name Plasek. For the veterans among your Plasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plasek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Plasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plasek in 1954 was 49, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plasek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plasek 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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