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Plaskett Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): topographic name from Old French plasquet a diminutive of plascq ‘damp meadow’ denoting someone who lived or perhaps worked by such a place.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Paskett, Plunkett, Baskett, Blackett, Pallett, Bassett, Platt

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Where is the Plaskett family from?

You can see how Plaskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaskett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plaskett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Plaskett family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaskett's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Plaskett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaskett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plaskett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plaskett. 20% of Plaskett men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Plaskett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plaskett were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Seamstress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Plaskett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaskett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Plaskett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Plaskett. For the veterans among your Plaskett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaskett lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Plaskett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Plaskett in 1949 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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