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Plavac Family History

Plavac 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: Hlavac, Planas, Glavan, Plata, Pavao, Pleva, Plaza, Pavan, Plaia

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Where is the Plavac family from?

You can see how Plavac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plavac family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plavac family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Plavac's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Plavac families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plavac 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 58 census records available for the last name Plavac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plavac 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Plavac. 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 23 military records available for the last name Plavac. For the veterans among your Plavac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plavac lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Plavac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Plavac in 1950 was 59, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plavac 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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