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Plachetta Family History

Plachetta 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: Plachta, Pichette, Lauletta, Marchetta, Plichta, Blackett, Accetta

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Where is the Plachetta family from?

You can see how Plachetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plachetta family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Plachetta families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Plachetta's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Plachetta families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Plachetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plachetta 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Plachetta. 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 13 military records available for the last name Plachetta. For the veterans among your Plachetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plachetta lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Plachetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Plachetta in 1973 was 69, and 75 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plachetta 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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