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Plaven Family History

Plaven 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: Laven, Slaven, Leven, Place, Raven, Lavin, Plate, Slavin, Aven

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Where is the Plaven family from?

You can see how Plaven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaven family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Plaven families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Plaven family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaven's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Plaven families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Plaven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaven 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Plaven. 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 13 military records available for the last name Plaven. For the veterans among your Plaven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaven lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Plaven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Plaven in 1968 was 22, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaven 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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