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Paplinskas Family History

Paplinskas Name 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: Palinkas, Palinski, Peplinski, Kaminskas, Kalinski, Malinski

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Paplinskas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paplinskas 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Paplinskas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 50 military records available for the last name Paplinskas. For the veterans among your Paplinskas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paplinskas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Paplinskas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Paplinskas in 1967 was 80, and 73 in 1986.

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