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Plada Family History

Plada 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: Lada, Prada, Plata, Plaza, Plaia, Papa, Sada, Plank, Rada, Landa

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Where is the Plada family from?

You can see how Plada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Plada families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plada's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Plada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plada 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 26 census records available for the last name Plada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plada 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Plada. 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 Plada. For the veterans among your Plada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plada lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Plada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Plada in 1968 was 66, and 95 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plada 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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