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Plagany Family History

Plagany 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: Pagan, Lagana, Pagano, Plamann, Pogany, Plagman, Pagani, Lagan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plagany 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 33 census records available for the last name Plagany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plagany 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Plagany. 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 8 military records available for the last name Plagany. For the veterans among your Plagany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plagany lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Plagany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Plagany in 1968 was 89, and 87 in 1999.

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