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Plaskowitz Family History

Plaskowitz 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: Rakowitz, Moskowitz, Falkowitz, Lipkowitz, Herskowitz, Lefkowitz

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Where is the Plaskowitz family from?

You can see how Plaskowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaskowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plaskowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaskowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plaskowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaskowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plaskowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plaskowitz. 100% of Plaskowitz men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Plaskowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaskowitz 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Plaskowitz. 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 24 military records available for the last name Plaskowitz. For the veterans among your Plaskowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaskowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Plaskowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Plaskowitz in 1965 was 83, and 89 in 2000.

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