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Plauf Family History

Plauf 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: Lauf, Plaut, Paul, Plank, Platz, Place, Lau, Plant, Plum, Blau

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Where is the Plauf family from?

You can see how Plauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plauf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Plauf families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plauf's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Plauf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plauf 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 114 census records available for the last name Plauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plauf 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Plauf. 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 3 military records available for the last name Plauf. For the veterans among your Plauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plauf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Plauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Plauf in 1970 was 75, and 88 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plauf 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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