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Plachecki Family History

Plachecki 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: Pachucki, Piasecki, Placek, Polachek, Suchecki, Lasecki, Piechocki

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Where is the Plachecki family from?

You can see how Plachecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plachecki family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Plachecki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plachecki families living in Wisconsin. This was about 27% of all the recorded Plachecki's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Plachecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plachecki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plachecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plachecki. 72% of Plachecki 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
    72%
  • Foreman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Plachecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plachecki 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Plachecki. 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 161 military records available for the last name Plachecki. For the veterans among your Plachecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plachecki lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Plachecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Plachecki in 1968 was 63, and 64 in 2004.

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