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Plotkin Family History

Plotkin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): artificial name from Belorussian plotka ‘roach’ or a habitational name for someone from Plotki in Belarus.

It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

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


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Where is the Plotkin family from?

You can see how Plotkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plotkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Plotkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Plotkin families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Plotkin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Plotkin families in 1911.
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What did your Plotkin ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Plotkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Plotkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plotkin 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Plotkin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Plotkin. For the veterans among your Plotkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plotkin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Plotkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Plotkin in 1949 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plotkin 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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