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Plawecki Family History

Plawecki 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: Piasecki, Lasecki, Kawecki, Plack, Galecki, Radecki, Sawicki

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Where is the Plawecki family from?

You can see how Plawecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plawecki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plawecki family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Plawecki's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Plawecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plawecki 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 Plawecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plawecki. 100% of Plawecki 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
    100%

What Plawecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Plawecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plawecki 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Plawecki. 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 26 military records available for the last name Plawecki. For the veterans among your Plawecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plawecki lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Plawecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Plawecki in 1970 was 85, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plawecki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plawecki 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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