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Plaman Family History

Plaman 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: Claman, Plamann, Laman, Plagman, Allman, Sloman, Laban, Lyman, Pagan

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Where is the Plaman family from?

You can see how Plaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Plaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Plaman families living in Minnesota. This was about 70% of all the recorded Plaman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Plaman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaman 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 Plaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plaman. 50% of Plaman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Plaman women worked as a None. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%
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What Plaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Plaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaman 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Plaman. 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 Plaman. For the veterans among your Plaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Plaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Plaman in 1964 was 73, and 67 in 1998.

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