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Planke Family History

Planke 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: Plank, Placke, Plante, Plankey, Pranke, Plake, Blanke, Panke, Plane

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Where is the Planke family from?

You can see how Planke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Planke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Planke family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Planke's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Planke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planke 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 Planke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Planke. 100% of Planke men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Planke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Planke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planke 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Planke. 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 140 military records available for the last name Planke. For the veterans among your Planke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Planke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Planke in 1972 was 75, and 91 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Planke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Planke 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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