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Plag Family History

Plag 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: Plas, Pla, Plog, Poag, Pan, Pak, Pang, Pong, Plank, Pay

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Where is the Plag family from?

You can see how Plag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Plag families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Plag's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Plag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plag. 100% of Plag men worked as a Mason.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mason
    100%

What Plag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Plag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plag 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Plag. 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 70 military records available for the last name Plag. For the veterans among your Plag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plag lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Plag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Plag in 1968 was 68, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plag

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plag 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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