Pla Family History

Pla Surname Meaning

Catalan and southern French: topographic name from pla ‘plain plateau’ denoting someone who lived on an area of flat ground.

It can also be a habitational name from any of numerous places called Pla.

This etymology originates from the Latin term planum meaning ‘plain plateau’.

The name highlights the geographical features of the regions in which it is found.

Overall, it reflects the connection between individuals and their landscape.

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

Similar surnames: Pia, Pola, Plas, Pala, Ola, Ply, Olm, Pyle, Pan, Papa

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Where is the Pla family from?

You can see how Pla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pla family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Pla families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pla's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pla families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pla 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 Pla ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pla.

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Unpaid domestic duties

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Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Pla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pla census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3K immigration records available for the last name Pla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 21K military records available for the last name Pla. For the veterans among your Pla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pla lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pla in 1954 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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Pla Surname Meaning

Catalan and southern French: topographic name from pla ‘plain plateau’ denoting someone who lived on an area of flat ground.

It can also be a habitational name from any of numerous places called Pla.

This etymology originates from the Latin term planum meaning ‘plain plateau’.

The name highlights the geographical features of the regions in which it is found.

Overall, it reflects the connection between individuals and their landscape.

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

Where is the Pla family from?

What did your Pla ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pla.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Pla family records will you find?

What is the average Pla lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pla in 1954 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

Pla Family History

Pla Surname Meaning

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Pla Surname Meaning

90,000 record(s) for Pla

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Where is the Pla family from?

What did your Pla ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Pla family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Pla lifespan?

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