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Pluskwa Family History

Pluskwa 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: Kluska, Pliska, Paluska, Laska, Haluska, Luka, Pluta, Galuska, Plewa

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Where is the Pluskwa family from?

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

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pluskwa. 100% of Pluskwa 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pluskwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Pluskwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluskwa 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pluskwa. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pluskwa. For the veterans among your Pluskwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluskwa lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Pluskwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pluskwa in 1974 was 87, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pluskwa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pluskwa 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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