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Plvan Family History

Plvan 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: Pavan, Pan, Plank, Lian, Plant, Pagan, Polman, Olan, Galvan, Van

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Where is the Plvan family from?

You can see how Plvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plvan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Plvan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plvan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Plvan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plvan 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 20 census records available for the last name Plvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plvan 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Plvan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Plvan. For the veterans among your Plvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plvan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Plvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Plvan in 1965 was 61, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plvan 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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