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Plahs Family History

Plahs 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, Plass, Plahn, Plank, Platz, Place, Glass, Plant, Plate, Platt

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Where is the Plahs family from?

You can see how Plahs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plahs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Plahs families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Plahs family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Plahs's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Plahs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plahs 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 Plahs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plahs. 60% of Plahs men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Plahs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Plahs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plahs 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Plahs. 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 28 military records available for the last name Plahs. For the veterans among your Plahs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plahs lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Plahs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Plahs in 1970 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plahs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plahs 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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