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Plonsky Family History

Plonsky Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Płoński (see Plonski) and a variant of the same Jewish surname.

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


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Where is the Plonsky family from?

You can see how Plonsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plonsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Plonsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Plonsky families living in Louisiana. This was about 31% of all the recorded Plonsky's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Plonsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plonsky 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 Plonsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plonsky. 38% of Plonsky men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Plonsky women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plonsky were Operator and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Plonsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Plonsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plonsky 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Plonsky. 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 261 military records available for the last name Plonsky. For the veterans among your Plonsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plonsky lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Plonsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Plonsky in 1955 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plonsky 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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