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Plaufcan Family History

Plaufcan 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: Laufman, Plageman, Laubhan, Klausman, Kaufman, Plauche, Lauman

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Where is the Plaufcan family from?

You can see how Plaufcan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaufcan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plaufcan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaufcan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plaufcan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaufcan 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 2 census records available for the last name Plaufcan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaufcan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Plaufcan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Plaufcan. For the veterans among your Plaufcan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaufcan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Plaufcan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plaufcan in 1973 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plaufcan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaufcan 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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