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Placka Family History

Placka 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: Plack, Placke, Placko, Black, Laska, Plank, Place, Slack, Pack, Clack

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Where is the Placka family from?

You can see how Placka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Placka family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Placka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Placka families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Placka's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Placka families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Placka 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 86 census records available for the last name Placka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Placka 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 Placka. 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 4 military records available for the last name Placka. For the veterans among your Placka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Placka lifespan?

Average Placka life expectancy in 1987 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Placka 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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