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Plotsky Family History

Plotsky 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: Plonsky, Klosky, Plonski, Plansky, Ploski, Polonsky, Potosky, Polsky

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Where is the Plotsky family from?

You can see how Plotsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plotsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Plotsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Plotsky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plotsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plotsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plotsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plotsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plotsky. 78% of Plotsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Tailoress
    23%

What Plotsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Plotsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plotsky 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Plotsky. 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 39 military records available for the last name Plotsky. For the veterans among your Plotsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plotsky lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Plotsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plotsky in 1951 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plotsky 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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