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Plaksa Family History

Plaksa 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: Baksa, Plas, Plass, Saksa, Parsa, Plata, Plasse, Plaza, Oleksa, Peaks

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Where is the Plaksa family from?

You can see how Plaksa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaksa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Plaksa families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Plaksa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plaksa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaksa 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 118 census records available for the last name Plaksa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaksa 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Plaksa. 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 15 military records available for the last name Plaksa. For the veterans among your Plaksa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaksa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Plaksa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plaksa in 1966 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plaksa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaksa 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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