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Plaks Family History

Plaks 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: Plas, Plass, Peaks, Laks, Plake, Pak, Blake, Plank, Platz, Place

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Where is the Plaks family from?

You can see how Plaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Plaks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Plaks family living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaks's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Plaks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaks 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 138 census records available for the last name Plaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaks 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Plaks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Plaks. For the veterans among your Plaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaks lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Plaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Plaks in 1963 was 93, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaks 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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