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Plonsker Family History

Plonsker 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: Pinsker, Plonski, Slonaker, Plooster, Plonsky, Sloniker, Sloneker

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Where is the Plonsker family from?

You can see how Plonsker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plonsker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plonsker families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Plonsker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plonsker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plonsker 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 Plonsker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Plonsker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Plonsker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plonsker 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Plonsker. 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 29 military records available for the last name Plonsker. For the veterans among your Plonsker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plonsker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Plonsker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Plonsker in 1955 was 51, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plonsker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plonsker 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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