This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Plafcan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Plafcan Family History

Plafcan 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: Plagman, Laffan, Place, Safran, Laban, Pagan, Lapan, Pradhan, Payan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Plafcan family from?

You can see how Plafcan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plafcan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plafcan families living in Arkansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Plafcan's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Plafcan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plafcan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Plafcan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plafcan. 72% of Plafcan men worked as a Farming.

View Census Data for Plafcan | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    72%
  • Labor
    29%

What Plafcan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Plafcan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plafcan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Plafcan

Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Plafcan. 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.

View all Plafcan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Plafcan. For the veterans among your Plafcan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Plafcan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Plafcan family history

Discover More

What is the average Plafcan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Plafcan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Plafcan in 1972 was 88, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plafcan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plafcan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Plafcan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial