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Plakis Family History

Plakis 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: Lakis, Paris, Lakin, Plas, Planas, Alanis, Laris, Plass, Lais, Pais

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Where is the Plakis family from?

You can see how Plakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plakis family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plakis's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Plakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plakis 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 Plakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plakis 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Plakis. 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 Plakis. For the veterans among your Plakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plakis lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Plakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Plakis in 1979 was 81, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plakis 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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