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Plonky Family History

Plonky 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: Plonka, Plonsky, Plank, Klosky, Plock, Plonski, Plansky, Ploski

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Where is the Plonky family from?

You can see how Plonky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plonky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Plonky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Plonky families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Plonky's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Plonky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plonky 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 23 census records available for the last name Plonky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plonky 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Plonky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Plonky. For the veterans among your Plonky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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