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Plotnick Family History

Plotnick Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Jewish Plotnik.

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


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Where is the Plotnick family from?

You can see how Plotnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plotnick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Plotnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Plotnick families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Plotnick's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Plotnick families in 1911.
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What did your Plotnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Plotnick. 50% of Plotnick men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Cementer
    50%

What Plotnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plotnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plotnick 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Plotnick. 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 432 military records available for the last name Plotnick. For the veterans among your Plotnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plotnick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Plotnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Plotnick in 1962 was 88, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plotnick 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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