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Plane Family History

Plane Surname Meaning

English and French: variant of Plain.

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


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Where is the Plane family from?

You can see how Plane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plane families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 164 Plane families living in Norfolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Plane's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Plane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plane 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 Plane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Plane. 19% of Plane men worked as an Incapacitated and 87% of Plane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plane were Milk Roundsman and Silk Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Farm Labourer
    19%
  • Insurance Agent
    13%
  • Milk Roundsman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Silk Weaver
    3%

What Plane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Plane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plane 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 878 immigration records available for the last name Plane. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Plane. For the veterans among your Plane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plane lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Plane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Plane in 1962 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plane 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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