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Plinske Family History

Plinske 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: Pinsker, Plonski, Plansky, Olinski, Linsky, Pieske, Ulinski, Glinsky

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Where is the Plinske family from?

You can see how Plinske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plinske family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Plinske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Plinske families living in Middlesex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Plinske's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Plinske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plinske 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 Plinske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plinske. 24% of Plinske men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Plinske women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plinske were Painter and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Painter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Plinske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Plinske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plinske 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Plinske. 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 120 military records available for the last name Plinske. For the veterans among your Plinske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plinske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Plinske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Plinske in 1963 was 75, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plinske 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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