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Planett Family History

Planett 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: Plunkett, Plant, Platt, Planer, Plante, Plett, Plaskett, Planty

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Where is the Planett family from?

You can see how Planett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Planett families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Planett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Planett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Planett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planett 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 110 census records available for the last name Planett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planett 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Planett. 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 28 military records available for the last name Planett. For the veterans among your Planett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Planett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Planett in 1968 was 66, and 78 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Planett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Planett 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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