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Plavko Family History

Plavko 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: Placko, Platko, Plank, Plato, Plack, Panko, Lacko, Lasko, Placke

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plavko 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 7 census records available for the last name Plavko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plavko 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Plavko. 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 39 military records available for the last name Plavko. For the veterans among your Plavko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plavko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Plavko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Plavko in 1963 was 81, and 27 in 1997.

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