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Plhak Family History

Plhak 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: Pak, Plank, Peak, Bleak, Flak, Polak, Plack, Plas, Pla, Patak

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Where is the Plhak family from?

You can see how Plhak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plhak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Plhak families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Plhak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Plhak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plhak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plhak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Plhak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plhak 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Plhak. 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 25 military records available for the last name Plhak. For the veterans among your Plhak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plhak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Plhak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Plhak in 1970 was 81, and 91 in 2000.

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