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Plankenton Family History

Plankenton 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: Plankenhorn, Pinkerton, Panneton, Blankenhorn, Lankton, Pilkenton

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Where is the Plankenton family from?

You can see how Plankenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plankenton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plankenton families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Plankenton family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Plankenton's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plankenton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Plankenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plankenton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Plankenton. 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 military records available for the last name Plankenton. For the veterans among your Plankenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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