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Plafchan Family History

Plafchan 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: Pradhan, Lachman, Lachat, Plageman, Laubhan, Plachta, Plauche, Pacha

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plafchan 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 63 census records available for the last name Plafchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plafchan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Plafchan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Plafchan. For the veterans among your Plafchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plafchan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Plafchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Plafchan in 1963 was 64, and 83 in 2002.

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