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Plackton Family History

Plackton 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: Placko, Lankton, Blackmon, Blackston, Blackson, Plaskon, Payton

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Where is the Plackton family from?

You can see how Plackton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plackton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plackton family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plackton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plackton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plackton 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 12 census records available for the last name Plackton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plackton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Plackton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Plackton. For the veterans among your Plackton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plackton lifespan?

Average Plackton life expectancy in 1981 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plackton 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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