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Plaxa Family History

Plaxa 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: Plata, Plaza, Plaia, Papa, Plank, Platz, Place, Plant, Lala, Lada

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Where is the Plaxa family from?

You can see how Plaxa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaxa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plaxa family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaxa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plaxa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaxa 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 28 census records available for the last name Plaxa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaxa 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Plaxa. 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 11 military records available for the last name Plaxa. For the veterans among your Plaxa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaxa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Plaxa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Plaxa in 1971 was 50, and 62 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plaxa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaxa 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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