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Placeres Family History

Placeres Surname Meaning

Spanish: apparently a nickname from placeres ‘pleasures’. In Spain it is found mainly in the Canary Islands.

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


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You can see how Placeres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Placeres family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Placeres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Placeres families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Placeres's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Placeres families in 1891.
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What did your Placeres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Placeres. 50% of Placeres men worked as a Labrador.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labrador
    50%
  • Ayndante
    50%

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Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Placeres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Placeres 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Placeres. 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 67 military records available for the last name Placeres. For the veterans among your Placeres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Placeres lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Placeres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Placeres in 1970 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Placeres 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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