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Plakstis Family History

Plakstis 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: Plaster, Plaisted, Plass, Lakatos, Lantis, Platts, Plants, Lakis

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Where is the Plakstis family from?

You can see how Plakstis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plakstis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plakstis family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Plakstis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Plakstis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plakstis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plakstis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Plakstis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plakstis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Plakstis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Plakstis. For the veterans among your Plakstis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plakstis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Plakstis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Plakstis in 1969 was 82, and 91 in 1998.

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