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Plauth Family History

Plauth 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: Plautz, Pluth, Plath, Lauth, Plaut, Platz, Plant, Kluth, Plate, Platt

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Where is the Plauth family from?

You can see how Plauth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plauth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plauth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Plauth family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plauth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plauth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Plauth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plauth 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Plauth. 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 91 military records available for the last name Plauth. For the veterans among your Plauth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plauth lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Plauth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Plauth in 1982 was 74, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plauth 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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