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Pliszka Family History

Pliszka 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: Liszka, Pliska, Pyszka, Liska, Laska, Lipka, Slivka, Siska, Pisa

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Where is the Pliszka family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pliszka. 46% of Pliszka men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pliszka women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pliszka were Mechanic and Shoe Stitcher.

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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
    46%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Topper
    34%
  • Shoe Stitcher
    34%

What Pliszka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Pliszka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pliszka 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Pliszka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 123 military records available for the last name Pliszka. For the veterans among your Pliszka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pliszka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Pliszka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pliszka in 1961 was 35, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pliszka 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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