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Planki Family History

Planki 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: Plank, Plant, Polanski, Blank, Planer, Plack, Solanki, Laski, Panko

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Where is the Planki family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planki 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 35 census records available for the last name Planki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planki 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Planki. 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 Planki. For the veterans among your Planki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planki lifespan?

Average Planki life expectancy in 1988 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Planki 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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