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Plaia Family History

Plaia Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from any of the places in Sicily named Plaia or Plaja.

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


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Where is the Plaia family from?

You can see how Plaia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Plaia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Plaia family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plaia families in 1891.
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What did your Plaia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plaia. 34% of Plaia men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Plaia women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Saggermaker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Plaia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Plaia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaia 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Plaia. 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 184 military records available for the last name Plaia. For the veterans among your Plaia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaia lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Plaia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Plaia in 1946 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plaia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaia 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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