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Plotzker Family History

Plotzker 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: Glotzer, Plotner, Lutzker, Platzer, Lotzer, Pritzker, Putzer, Blocker

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Where is the Plotzker family from?

You can see how Plotzker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plotzker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Plotzker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Plotzker families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Plotzker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Plotzker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plotzker 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 Plotzker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plotzker. 100% of Plotzker 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
    100%

What Plotzker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Plotzker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plotzker 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Plotzker. 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 37 military records available for the last name Plotzker. For the veterans among your Plotzker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plotzker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Plotzker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Plotzker in 1968 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plotzker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plotzker 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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