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Plantier Family History

Plantier Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from plantier a term denoting an area with plants often vignes hence more specifically a vineyard; or a habitational name from (Le) Plantier the name of several places in the southern part of France e.g. in Dordogne.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Plantier family from?

You can see how Plantier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plantier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Plantier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Plantier families living in Suffolk. This was about 33% of all the recorded Plantier's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Plantier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plantier 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 Plantier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plantier. 45% of Plantier 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
    45%
  • Loom Fixer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Plantier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plantier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plantier 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Plantier. 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 952 military records available for the last name Plantier. For the veterans among your Plantier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plantier lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Plantier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Plantier in 1958 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plantier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plantier 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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