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Ploskonka Family History

Ploskonka 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: Plonka, Plaskon, Poston, Posson, Ploski, Shonka, Plotkin, Plesko

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Where is the Ploskonka family from?

You can see how Ploskonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploskonka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ploskonka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ploskonka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ploskonka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploskonka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ploskonka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ploskonka. 39% of Ploskonka men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    39%
  • Delivery Man
    24%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Metal Finisher
    16%
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What Ploskonka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Ploskonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploskonka 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Ploskonka. 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 95 military records available for the last name Ploskonka. For the veterans among your Ploskonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploskonka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ploskonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ploskonka in 1965 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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