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Plaenker Family History

Plaenker 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: Planer, Platner, Blenker, Slanker, Plankey, Lenker, Slenker, Plaster

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Where is the Plaenker family from?

You can see how Plaenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaenker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plaenker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Plaenker families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaenker's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Plaenker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaenker 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 33 census records available for the last name Plaenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaenker 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Plaenker. 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 1 military records available for the last name Plaenker. For the veterans among your Plaenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaenker lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Plaenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Plaenker in 1973 was 71, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plaenker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaenker 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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