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Plotka Family History

Plotka 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, Polka, Plotz, Plott, Slomka, Plock, Pluta, Ploski, Latka

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Where is the Plotka family from?

You can see how Plotka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plotka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plotka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Plotka family living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plotka's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Plotka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plotka 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 Plotka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Plotka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Plotka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plotka 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 Plotka. 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 93 military records available for the last name Plotka. For the veterans among your Plotka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plotka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Plotka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Plotka in 1961 was 50, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plotka 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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