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Plab Family History

Plab 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: Plas, Pfab, Pla, Lab, Glab, Pan, Pak, Plank, Pay, Alam

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Where is the Plab family from?

You can see how Plab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plab family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Plab families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Plab's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Plab families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plab 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 117 census records available for the last name Plab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plab 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Plab. 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 76 military records available for the last name Plab. For the veterans among your Plab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plab lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Plab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Plab in 1971 was 81, and 71 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plab

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plab 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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