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Planinac Family History

Planinac 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: Slanina, Blazina, Planas, Laminack, Lanigan, Lacina, Plain, Plaia

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Where is the Planinac family from?

You can see how Planinac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planinac family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Planinac family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Planinac's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Planinac families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planinac surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Planinac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Planinac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planinac 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Planinac. 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 13 military records available for the last name Planinac. For the veterans among your Planinac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planinac lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Planinac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Planinac in 1968 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Planinac 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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