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Placzkowski Family History

Placzkowski Name 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: Paczkowski, Raczkowski, Kaczkowski, Baczkowski, Paszkowski

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Where is the Placzkowski family from?

You can see how Placzkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Placzkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Placzkowski families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Placzkowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Placzkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Placzkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Placzkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Placzkowski. 43% of Placzkowski men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Placzkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Placzkowski 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Placzkowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Placzkowski. For the veterans among your Placzkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Placzkowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Placzkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Placzkowski in 1965 was 35, and 64 in 2003.

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