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Plazek Family History

Plazek 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: Blazek, Placek, Platek, Placzek, Plank, Place, Panek, Plate, Piatek

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Where is the Plazek family from?

You can see how Plazek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plazek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plazek families living in South Dakota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Plazek's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Plazek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plazek 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 Plazek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plazek. 63% of Plazek men worked as a Miner and 100% of Plazek women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Miner
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Plazek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Plazek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plazek 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Plazek. 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 25 military records available for the last name Plazek. For the veterans among your Plazek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plazek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Plazek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Plazek in 1964 was 70, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plazek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plazek 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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