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Placas Family History

Placas Surname 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: Planas, Lucas, Place, Panas, Papas, Plack, Llanas, Ladas, Plas, Laas

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Where is the Placas family from?

You can see how Placas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Placas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Placas family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Placas's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Placas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Placas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Placas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Placas 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Placas. 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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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Placas. For the veterans among your Placas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Placas lifespan?

Average Placas life expectancy in 2001 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Placas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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