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Placier Family History

Placier 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: Plaster, Place, Lanier, Packer, Plier, Blacker, Blacher, Planer

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Where is the Placier family from?

You can see how Placier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Placier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Placier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Placier families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Placier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Placier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Placier 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 135 census records available for the last name Placier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Placier 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Placier. 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 54 military records available for the last name Placier. For the veterans among your Placier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Placier lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2001, in the United States, Placier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Placier in 1942 was 42, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Placier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Placier 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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