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Plohar Family History

Plohar 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: Pluhar, Pomar, Flohr, Logar, Loar, Plocher, Pojar, Lohr, Palomar

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Where is the Plohar family from?

You can see how Plohar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plohar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plohar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Plohar families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Plohar's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Plohar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plohar 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 36 census records available for the last name Plohar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plohar 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 Plohar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Plohar. For the veterans among your Plohar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plohar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Plohar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Plohar in 1973 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plohar 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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