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Placatka Family History

Placatka 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: Plachta, Plack, Platania, Sabatka, Placke, Plichta, Placek, Latka

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Where is the Placatka family from?

You can see how Placatka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Placatka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Placatka families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Placatka's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Placatka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Placatka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Placatka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Placatka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Placatka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Placatka 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Placatka. 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 24 military records available for the last name Placatka. For the veterans among your Placatka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Placatka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Placatka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Placatka in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 1997.

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