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Plasko Family History

Plasko 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: Lasko, Blasko, Pasko, Plesko, Placko, Platko, Plaskon, Laska, Plank

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Where is the Plasko family from?

You can see how Plasko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plasko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Plasko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Plasko families living in Michigan. This was about 17% of all the recorded Plasko's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Plasko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plasko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Plasko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Plasko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plasko 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Plasko. 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 70 military records available for the last name Plasko. For the veterans among your Plasko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plasko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Plasko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Plasko in 1964 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plasko 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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