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Plotke Family History

Plotke 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: Plate, Plotz, Plott, Platte, Lutke, Slote, Placke, Plock, Litke

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Where is the Plotke family from?

You can see how Plotke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plotke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Plotke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Plotke families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Plotke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Plotke families in 1880.
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What did your Plotke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plotke. 63% of Plotke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Plotke women worked as an Assembler. .

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Manager
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Plotke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plotke 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Plotke. 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 127 military records available for the last name Plotke. For the veterans among your Plotke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plotke lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Plotke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Plotke in 1950 was 53, and 41 in 2004.

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