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Plawski Family History

Plawski 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: Polanski, Laski, Slaski, Ulanski, Poplawski, Plonski, Plansky, Ploski

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Where is the Plawski family from?

You can see how Plawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plawski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plawski family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plawski's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Plawski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plawski 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 Plawski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plawski. 50% of Plawski 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
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

What Plawski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Plawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plawski 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Plawski. 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 77 military records available for the last name Plawski. For the veterans among your Plawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plawski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Plawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Plawski in 1956 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plawski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plawski 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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