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Plavchan Family History

Plavchan 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: Pradhan, Lachman, Lachat, Plageman, Laubhan, Glavan, Plachta, Plauche

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Where is the Plavchan family from?

You can see how Plavchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plavchan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plavchan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Plavchan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Plavchan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Plavchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plavchan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Plavchan. 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 88 military records available for the last name Plavchan. For the veterans among your Plavchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plavchan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Plavchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Plavchan in 1980 was 69, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plavchan 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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