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Plosky Family History

Plosky 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: Klosky, Ploski, Polosky, Plonsky, Lasky, Lesky, Posey, Trosky, Plock

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Where is the Plosky family from?

You can see how Plosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Plosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Plosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plosky 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 Plosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plosky. 43% of Plosky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Plosky women worked as a New 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Plosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Plosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plosky 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Plosky. 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 63 military records available for the last name Plosky. For the veterans among your Plosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plosky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Plosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Plosky in 1962 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plosky 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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