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Plankert Family History

Plankert 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, Pinkert, Planer, Dankert, Blackert, Slanker, Bankert

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Where is the Plankert family from?

You can see how Plankert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plankert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plankert family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Plankert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plankert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plankert 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 Plankert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plankert. 100% of Plankert men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Plankert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Plankert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plankert 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Plankert. 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 Plankert. For the veterans among your Plankert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plankert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Plankert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Plankert in 1963 was 72, and 76 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plankert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plankert 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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