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Plonowski Family History

Plonowski 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: Klonowski, Ogonowski, Glogowski, Bronowski, Plonski, Ulanowski

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Where is the Plonowski family from?

You can see how Plonowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plonowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Plonowski families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Plonowski's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Plonowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plonowski 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 Plonowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Textile Worker
    100%

What Plonowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Plonowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plonowski 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Plonowski. 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 152 military records available for the last name Plonowski. For the veterans among your Plonowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plonowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Plonowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Plonowski in 1965 was 71, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plonowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plonowski 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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