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Planche Family History

Planche 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: Plauche, Blanche, Place, Lance, Placke, Blanch, Plante, Branche

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Where is the Planche family from?

You can see how Planche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Planche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Planche families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Planche's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Planche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planche 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 Planche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Press Operator and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Planche. 27% of Planche men worked as a Press Operator and 100% of Planche women worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Press Operator
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Planche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Planche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planche 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Planche. 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 403 military records available for the last name Planche. For the veterans among your Planche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planche lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Planche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Planche in 1962 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Planche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Planche 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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