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Planchard Family History

Planchard Surname 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: Blanchard, Packard, Blackard, Trenchard, Panchal, Blancher, Pritchard

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Where is the Planchard family from?

You can see how Planchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Planchard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Planchard families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Planchard's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Planchard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planchard 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 Planchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Planchard. 46% of Planchard men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Planchard women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Planchard were Farmer and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Planchard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Planchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planchard 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Planchard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 276 military records available for the last name Planchard. For the veterans among your Planchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planchard lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Planchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Planchard in 1959 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Planchard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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