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Planellas Family History

Planellas 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: Panella, Pallas, Vanella, Patella, Pasillas, Parella, Planas, Manella

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Where is the Planellas family from?

You can see how Planellas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planellas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Planellas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Planellas families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Planellas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Planellas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planellas 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 157 census records available for the last name Planellas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planellas 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Planellas. 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 34 military records available for the last name Planellas. For the veterans among your Planellas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planellas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Planellas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Planellas in 1966 was 78, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Planellas 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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