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Planson Family History

Planson 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: Pladson, Parson, Branson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Pinson, Blanton

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Where is the Planson family from?

You can see how Planson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Planson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Planson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Planson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Planson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planson 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 Planson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Planson. 100% of Planson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Planson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planson 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Planson. 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 57 military records available for the last name Planson. For the veterans among your Planson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Planson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Planson in 1962 was 84, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Planson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Planson 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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