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Plaue Family History

Plaue 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: Place, Plate, Plaut, Plue, Plake, Laue, Plane, Paul, Blake, Clare

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Plaue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaue 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Plaue. 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 113 military records available for the last name Plaue. For the veterans among your Plaue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaue lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Plaue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Plaue in 1974 was 75, and 93 in 1998.

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