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Plauka Family History

Plauka 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: Laska, Plank, Plack, Laura, Plautz, Placke, Paula, Luka, Pluta, Latka

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Where is the Plauka family from?

You can see how Plauka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plauka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plauka family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plauka's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Plauka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plauka 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 53 census records available for the last name Plauka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plauka 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Plauka. 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 6 military records available for the last name Plauka. For the veterans among your Plauka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plauka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1982, in the United States, Plauka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Plauka in 1970 was 87, and 65 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plauka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plauka 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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