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Plakovich Family History

Plakovich 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: Perkovich, Blaskovich, Petkovich, Yurkovich, Ratkovich, Slavich

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Where is the Plakovich family from?

You can see how Plakovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plakovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plakovich family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Plakovich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Plakovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plakovich 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 6 census records available for the last name Plakovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plakovich 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Plakovich. 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 1 military records available for the last name Plakovich. For the veterans among your Plakovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plakovich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Plakovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Plakovich in 1967 was 56, and 80 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plakovich 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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