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Plachek Family History

Plachek 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: Placek, Polachek, Placzek, Place, Blacher, Plack, Pacek, Plocher

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Where is the Plachek family from?

You can see how Plachek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plachek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plachek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Plachek families living in Iowa. This was about 37% of all the recorded Plachek's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Plachek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plachek 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 125 census records available for the last name Plachek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plachek 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Plachek. 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 39 military records available for the last name Plachek. For the veterans among your Plachek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plachek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Plachek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Plachek in 1966 was 77, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plachek 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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