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Plasha Family History

Plasha 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: Pasha, Plesha, Laska, Plas, Flash, Plass, Plath, Plachta, Plata

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Where is the Plasha family from?

You can see how Plasha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plasha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plasha families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Plasha's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plasha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plasha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Plasha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plasha. 100% of Plasha women worked as a Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Plasha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Plasha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plasha 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Plasha. 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 49 military records available for the last name Plasha. For the veterans among your Plasha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plasha lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Plasha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Plasha in 1962 was 82, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plasha 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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