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Plakin Family History

Plakin 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: Lakin, Plain, Lavin, Makin, Blain, Slavin, Palin, Larkin, Glavin

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Where is the Plakin family from?

You can see how Plakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plakin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plakin family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plakin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Plakin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plakin 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 44 census records available for the last name Plakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plakin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Plakin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Plakin. For the veterans among your Plakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plakin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1980, in the United States, Plakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Plakin in 1962 was 77, and 94 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plakin 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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