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Plotsker Family History

Plotsker 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: Plotner, Plooster, Plaster, Blocker, Poster, Kloster, Gloster, Locker

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Where is the Plotsker family from?

You can see how Plotsker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plotsker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plotsker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plotsker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plotsker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plotsker 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 Plotsker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plotsker. 100% of Plotsker men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Plotsker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Plotsker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plotsker 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Plotsker. 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 3 military records available for the last name Plotsker. For the veterans among your Plotsker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plotsker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Plotsker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Plotsker in 1967 was 72, and 44 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plotsker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plotsker 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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