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Ploski Family History

Ploski Surname Meaning

Polish (Płoski): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Płosk in Greater Poland Voivodeship.

Płoskie in Lublin and Podlaskie voivodeships also contribute to this surname.

Additionally, the name Płoska, now located in Ukraine, is part of its etymology.

This surname reflects a geographic connection to various regions in Poland and neighboring areas.

Such habitational names often indicate the ancestral place of residence or origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ploski family from?

You can see how Ploski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ploski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ploski family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ploski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ploski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploski 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 Ploski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ploski. 64% of Ploski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ploski women worked as a Machine. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ploski were Coal Loader and Fitter.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Coal Loader
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Fitter
    34%

What Ploski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Ploski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploski 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Ploski. 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 385 military records available for the last name Ploski. For the veterans among your Ploski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ploski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ploski in 1957 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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