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Plaas Family History

Plaas 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: Plas, Laas, Planas, Plass, Klaas, Paas, Pleas, Pallas, Plank, Platz

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Where is the Plaas family from?

You can see how Plaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plaas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Plaas families living in Minnesota. This was about 63% of all the recorded Plaas's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Plaas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plaas. 100% of Plaas men worked as a Salesman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Plaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaas 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Plaas. 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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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Plaas. For the veterans among your Plaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Plaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Plaas in 1964 was 65, and 89 in 2003.

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