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Plankin Family History

Plankin 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, Hankin, Lakin, Larkin, Landin, Laskin, Parkin, Slatkin, Langin

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Where is the Plankin family from?

You can see how Plankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plankin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Plankin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Plankin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Plankin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plankin 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 36 census records available for the last name Plankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plankin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Plankin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Plankin. For the veterans among your Plankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plankin lifespan?

Average Plankin life expectancy in 1971 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plankin 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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