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Plazo Family History

Plazo 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: Plato, Lazo, Plaza, Blazo, Plano, Plank, Platz, Place, Palazzo, Plant

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Where is the Plazo family from?

You can see how Plazo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plazo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plazo family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Plazo's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Plazo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plazo 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 Plazo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plazo. 50% of Plazo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Plazo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plazo 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Plazo. 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 14 military records available for the last name Plazo. For the veterans among your Plazo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plazo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Plazo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Plazo in 1973 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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