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Plouzek Family History

Plouzek 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: Placzek, Plumer, Blazek, Rozek, Plowden, Plume, Plotz, Mroczek

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Where is the Plouzek family from?

You can see how Plouzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plouzek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plouzek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Plouzek families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Plouzek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Plouzek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plouzek 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 Plouzek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plouzek. 40% of Plouzek men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Clerk
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%

What Plouzek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Plouzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plouzek 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 Plouzek. 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 29 military records available for the last name Plouzek. For the veterans among your Plouzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plouzek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Plouzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Plouzek in 1964 was 84, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plouzek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plouzek 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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