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Plavich Family History

Plavich 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: Slavich, Pavich, Lasich, Savich, Laich, Blaich, Klarich, Panich

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Where is the Plavich family from?

You can see how Plavich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plavich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plavich family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plavich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Plavich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Plavich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plavich 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Plavich. 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 7 military records available for the last name Plavich. For the veterans among your Plavich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plavich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Plavich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Plavich in 1963 was 78, and 30 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plavich 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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