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Playo Family History

Playo 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: Pelayo, Plato, Plano, Plank, Pay, Platz, Place, Plant, Plate, Pilato

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Where is the Playo family from?

You can see how Playo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Playo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Playo family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Playo's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Playo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Playo 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 32 census records available for the last name Playo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Playo 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Playo. 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 12 military records available for the last name Playo. For the veterans among your Playo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Playo lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Playo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Playo in 1972 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Playo 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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