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Plesniak Family History

Plesniak 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: Lesniak, Lesnik, Lesiak, Plescia, Lesnick, Pozniak, Olejnik, Pasciak

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Where is the Plesniak family from?

You can see how Plesniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plesniak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Plesniak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Plesniak family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plesniak's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Plesniak families in 1891.
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What did your Plesniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plesniak. 72% of Plesniak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Plesniak women worked as a Maid.

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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
    72%
  • Barber
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Plesniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Plesniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plesniak 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Plesniak. 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 45 military records available for the last name Plesniak. For the veterans among your Plesniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plesniak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Plesniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Plesniak in 1961 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plesniak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plesniak 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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