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Plaht Family History

Plaht 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: Plant, Platt, Plaut, Plahn, Plank, Platz, Place, Last, Pilat, Blatt

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Where is the Plaht family from?

You can see how Plaht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaht family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Plaht families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Plaht families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaht's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Plaht families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Plaht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaht 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Plaht. 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 4 military records available for the last name Plaht. For the veterans among your Plaht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaht lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Plaht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Plaht in 1967 was 75, and 103 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaht 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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