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Placzek Name Meaning

Polish (Płaczek): nickname for a moaner from płakać ‘to weep complain’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Placek, Platek, Zaczek, Kruczek, Ryczek, Klocek, Reczek, Panek, Lasek

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Where is the Placzek family from?

You can see how Placzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Placzek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Placzek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Placzek families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Placzek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Placzek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Placzek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Placzek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Refugee was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Placzek. 100% of Placzek women worked as a Refugee. .

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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

  • Refugee
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Placzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Placzek 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Placzek. 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 474 military records available for the last name Placzek. For the veterans among your Placzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Placzek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Placzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Placzek in 1958 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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