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Plewniak Family History

Plewniak 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, Drewniak, Lesnik, Pozniak, Olejnik, Lesiak, Lennick, Plewa

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Where is the Plewniak family from?

You can see how Plewniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plewniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Plewniak families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plewniak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plewniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plewniak 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 Plewniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plewniak. 100% of Plewniak men worked as a Miner.

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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
    100%

What Plewniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Plewniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plewniak 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Plewniak. 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 60 military records available for the last name Plewniak. For the veterans among your Plewniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plewniak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Plewniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Plewniak in 1967 was 86, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plewniak 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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