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Plottkin Family History

Plottkin 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: Plotkin, Slotkin, Potvin, Botkin, Plott, Plonski, Slatkin, Loftin

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Plottkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plottkin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Plottkin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Plottkin. For the veterans among your Plottkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plottkin lifespan?

Average Plottkin life expectancy in 1971 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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