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Plakinger Family History

Plakinger 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: Lauinger, Painter, Slinger, Pranger, Pottinger, Salinger, Possinger

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Where is the Plakinger family from?

You can see how Plakinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plakinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plakinger family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plakinger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Plakinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plakinger 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 41 census records available for the last name Plakinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plakinger 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 Plakinger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Plakinger. For the veterans among your Plakinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plakinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Plakinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Plakinger in 1967 was 85, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plakinger 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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