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Plasencio Family History

Plasencio 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: Plasencia, Placencia, Asencio, Plascencia, Ascencio, Psencik

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plasencio 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 61 census records available for the last name Plasencio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plasencio 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Plasencio. 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 58 military records available for the last name Plasencio. For the veterans among your Plasencio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plasencio lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Plasencio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Plasencio in 1965 was 40, and 66 in 2004.

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