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Planitz Family History

Planitz 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: Panitz, Plantz, Platz, Plant, Lantz, Plautz, Kanitz, Plante, Glantz

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Where is the Planitz family from?

You can see how Planitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Planitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Planitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Planitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Planitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planitz 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 Planitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bartender
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Planitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Planitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planitz 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Planitz. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Planitz. For the veterans among your Planitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Planitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Planitz in 1962 was 84, and 64 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Planitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Planitz 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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