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Plankell Family History

Plankell 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: Pannell, Plankey, Paskell, Langell, Mansell, Plank, Plunkett, Blakely

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Where is the Plankell family from?

You can see how Plankell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plankell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Plankell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Plankell family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plankell's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Plankell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plankell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Plankell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plankell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Plankell. 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 50 military records available for the last name Plankell. For the veterans among your Plankell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plankell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Plankell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Plankell in 1959 was 55, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plankell 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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