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Plagakis Family History

Plagakis 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: Vlahakis, Paradis, Platania, Planas, Panagakos, Papadakis, Pagonis

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What did your Plagakis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Plagakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plagakis 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Plagakis. 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 43 military records available for the last name Plagakis. For the veterans among your Plagakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plagakis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Plagakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Plagakis in 1973 was 52, and 65 in 2003.

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