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Ploskunak Family History

Ploskunak 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: Osuna, Plotnik, Ploski, Plotkin, Ploszaj, Pliska, Pliskin, Plona

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Where is the Ploskunak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploskunak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ploskunak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ploskunak. 60% of Ploskunak men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Ploskunak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploskunak 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Ploskunak. 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 Ploskunak. For the veterans among your Ploskunak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploskunak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Ploskunak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ploskunak in 1974 was 56, and 75 in 2003.

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