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Plaskin Family History

Plaskin 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: Laskin, Paskin, Pliskin, Plaskon, Haskin, Lakin, Larkin, Laski

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Where is the Plaskin family from?

You can see how Plaskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaskin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Plaskin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaskin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plaskin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaskin 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 99 census records available for the last name Plaskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaskin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Plaskin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Plaskin. For the veterans among your Plaskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaskin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Plaskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Plaskin in 1961 was 63, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaskin 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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