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Plawin Family History

Plawin 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: Plain, Lavin, Lewin, Blain, Slavin, Palin, Lakin, Glavin, Papin

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Where is the Plawin family from?

You can see how Plawin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plawin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Plawin families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Plawin's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Plawin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plawin 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 51 census records available for the last name Plawin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plawin 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Plawin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Plawin. For the veterans among your Plawin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plawin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Plawin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Plawin in 1966 was 73, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plawin 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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