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Plarke Family History

Plarke 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: Placke, Parke, Plake, Larke, Clarke, Blake, Clare, Clark, Plank

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Where is the Plarke family from?

You can see how Plarke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plarke family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Plarke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Plarke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plarke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plarke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plarke 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 54 census records available for the last name Plarke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plarke 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Plarke. 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 1 military records available for the last name Plarke. For the veterans among your Plarke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plarke lifespan?

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