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Planders Family History

Planders 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: Flanders, Landers, Lander, Planer, Glander, Anders, Olander, Elander

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Where is the Planders family from?

You can see how Planders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Planders families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 2 Planders families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Planders's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Planders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planders 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 75 census records available for the last name Planders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planders 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 Planders. 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 11 military records available for the last name Planders. For the veterans among your Planders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planders lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Planders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Planders in 1988 was 38, and 74 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Planders 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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