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Plishka Family History

Plishka 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: Pliska, Plichta, Liszka, Liska, Plesha, Laska, Lipka, Slivka, Krishna

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Where is the Plishka family from?

You can see how Plishka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plishka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Plishka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Plishka families living in Alberta. This was about 96% of all the recorded Plishka's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Plishka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plishka 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 Plishka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Plishka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Plishka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plishka 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Plishka. 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 111 military records available for the last name Plishka. For the veterans among your Plishka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plishka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Plishka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Plishka in 1966 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plishka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plishka 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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