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Plae Family History

Plae 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: Place, Plate, Pae, Plas, Pla, Plue, Plake, Plane, Pan, Pike

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Where is the Plae family from?

You can see how Plae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plae family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Plae family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Plae's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Plae families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plae 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 47 census records available for the last name Plae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plae 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Plae. 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 6 military records available for the last name Plae. For the veterans among your Plae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plae lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plae 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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