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Plutko Family History

Plutko 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: Pluto, Platko, Plato, Lutke, Pluth, Pluta, Plesko, Placko, Plut

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Where is the Plutko family from?

You can see how Plutko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plutko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Plutko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Plutko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plutko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plutko 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 Plutko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plutko. 43% of Plutko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Plutko women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plutko were Miner and None.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Millworker
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • None
    50%

What Plutko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Plutko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plutko 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Plutko. 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 117 military records available for the last name Plutko. For the veterans among your Plutko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plutko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Plutko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Plutko in 1962 was 71, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plutko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plutko 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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