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Plagas Family History

Plagas 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: Planas, Pagan, Panas, Papas, Llanas, Lagos, Ladas, Plas, Laas, Llamas

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Where is the Plagas family from?

You can see how Plagas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plagas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Plagas families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Plagas's in USA. California had the highest population of Plagas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plagas 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 11 census records available for the last name Plagas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plagas 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 Plagas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Plagas. For the veterans among your Plagas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plagas lifespan?

Average Plagas life expectancy in 1967 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plagas 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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