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Plofsky Family History

Plofsky 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: Plonsky, Klosky, Plonski, Plansky, Ploski, Polonsky, Polsky, Kofsky

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Where is the Plofsky family from?

You can see how Plofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Plofsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Plofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plofsky 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Plofsky. 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 21 military records available for the last name Plofsky. For the veterans among your Plofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plofsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Plofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Plofsky in 1964 was 68, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plofsky 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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