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Placanica Family History

Placanica 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: Platania, Placencia, Pacana, Papania, Patania, Anania, Plaisance

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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Placanica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Placanica 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Placanica. 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 35 military records available for the last name Placanica. For the veterans among your Placanica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Placanica lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Placanica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Placanica in 1956 was 74, and 57 in 2004.

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