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Plakan Family History

Plakan 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: Pelikan, Laban, Pagan, Lapan, Lakin, Payan, Planas, Mlakar, Claman

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Where is the Plakan family from?

You can see how Plakan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plakan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plakan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plakan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Plakan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plakan 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 Plakan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plakan. 100% of Plakan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Plakan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Plakan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plakan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Plakan. 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 Plakan. For the veterans among your Plakan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plakan lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Plakan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Plakan in 1994 was 75, and 67 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plakan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plakan 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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