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Planck Family History

Planck Surname Meaning

German: variant of Plank.

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


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Where is the Planck family from?

You can see how Planck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Planck families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Planck families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Planck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Planck families in 1891.
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What did your Planck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Planck. 64% of Planck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Planck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planck 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Planck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Planck. For the veterans among your Planck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planck lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Planck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Planck in 1957 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Planck 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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