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Plax Family History

Plax 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: Lax, Plas, Pla, Flax, Pax, Pan, Pak, Plank, Max, Pay

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Where is the Plax family from?

You can see how Plax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plax family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plax families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plax's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plax families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plax surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Plax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plax. 34% of Plax men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Plax women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    34%
  • Pulp Cutter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Plax family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Plax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plax 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Plax. 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 28 military records available for the last name Plax. For the veterans among your Plax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plax lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Plax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Plax in 1963 was 76, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plax

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plax 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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