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Plaja Family History

Plaja 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: Plata, Plaza, Plaia, Papa, Plank, Platz, Place, Plant, Lala, Lada

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Plaja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaja 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Plaja. 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 26 military records available for the last name Plaja. For the veterans among your Plaja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaja lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Plaja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Plaja in 1973 was 65, and 72 in 2001.

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