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Plaag Family History

Plaag 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: Pang, Plank, Lang, Platz, Place, Haag, Plant, Plate, Platt, Plato

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Where is the Plaag family from?

You can see how Plaag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaag family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plaag families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Plaag's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Plaag families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Plaag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plaag. 100% of Plaag men worked as a Truck Driver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Plaag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Plaag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaag 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Plaag. 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 165 military records available for the last name Plaag. For the veterans among your Plaag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaag lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Plaag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Plaag in 1967 was 73, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plaag

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaag 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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