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Placette Family History

Placette 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: Platte, Payette, Racette, Piacente, Lacerte, Pacetti, Clavette, Place

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Placette 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 73 census records available for the last name Placette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Placette 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Placette. 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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There are 67 military records available for the last name Placette. For the veterans among your Placette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Placette lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Placette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Placette in 1980 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

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