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Plaskow Family History

Plaskow 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: Plaskon, Glasgow, Lasko, Pankow, Blasko, Pasko, Plesko, Glasow

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Where is the Plaskow family from?

You can see how Plaskow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaskow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plaskow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaskow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plaskow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaskow 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 Plaskow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Minister Of Religion and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Plaskow. 50% of Plaskow men worked as a Minister Of Religion and 100% of Plaskow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Minister Of Religion
    50%
  • Cabinet Maker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Plaskow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Plaskow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaskow 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Plaskow. 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 29 military records available for the last name Plaskow. For the veterans among your Plaskow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaskow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Plaskow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Plaskow in 1964 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plaskow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaskow 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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