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Plahn Family History

Plahn Surname Meaning

Swedish: topographic name from an ornamental spelling of plan ‘open space open piece of ground’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Plahn family from?

You can see how Plahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Plahn families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Plahn's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Plahn families in 1880.
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What did your Plahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plahn. 29% of Plahn men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Plahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plahn 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Plahn. 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 367 military records available for the last name Plahn. For the veterans among your Plahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plahn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Plahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Plahn in 1955 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plahn 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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