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Plisak Family History

Plisak 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: Lisak, Pisa, Lisk, Vlasak, Spisak, Sisak, Prusak, Lesak, Lisa, Pliska

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Where is the Plisak family from?

You can see how Plisak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plisak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plisak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plisak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plisak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plisak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plisak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plisak. 100% of Plisak women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Plisak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plisak 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Plisak. 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 27 military records available for the last name Plisak. For the veterans among your Plisak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plisak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Plisak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Plisak in 1964 was 76, and 91 in 1985.

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