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Plitnick Family History

Plitnick 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: Plotnick, Lipnick, Plotnik, Pinnick, Mitnick, Slotnick, Blatnick

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Where is the Plitnick family from?

You can see how Plitnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plitnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plitnick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Plitnick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plitnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plitnick 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 Plitnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plitnick. 50% of Plitnick men worked as a Bartender and 100% of Plitnick women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Bartender
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Plitnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Plitnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plitnick 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Plitnick. 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 33 military records available for the last name Plitnick. For the veterans among your Plitnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plitnick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Plitnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Plitnick in 1963 was 77, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plitnick 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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