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Paplanus Family History

Paplanus 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: Pallas, Kaplan, Papas, Laplante, Planas, Pappan, Alanis, Pallares

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paplanus 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 57 census records available for the last name Paplanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paplanus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Paplanus. 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 24 military records available for the last name Paplanus. For the veterans among your Paplanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paplanus lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Paplanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Paplanus in 1977 was 67, and 87 in 2001.

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