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Plaskett Family History

Plaskett Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): topographic name from Old French plasquet a diminutive of plascq ‘damp meadow’

denoting someone who lived or perhaps worked by such a place.

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


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Where is the Plaskett family from?

You can see how Plaskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaskett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plaskett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Plaskett families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Plaskett's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Plaskett families in 1891.
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What did your Plaskett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Plaskett. 25% of Plaskett men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Plaskett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plaskett were Retired and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    9%
  • Retired
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Plaskett family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Plaskett lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Plaskett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Plaskett in 1949 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plaskett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaskett 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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