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Plachno Family History

Plachno 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: Placido, Plachta, Pluchino, Placko, Plachy, Plahn, Plano, Pacino

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plachno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Plachno ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Plachno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plachno 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Plachno. 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 26 military records available for the last name Plachno. For the veterans among your Plachno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plachno lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Plachno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Plachno in 1968 was 81, and 85 in 2000.

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