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Planz Family History

Planz Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia): nickname for a clumsy person a variant of dialect Plantsch. German: variant of Pflanz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Planz family from?

You can see how Planz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Planz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Planz families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Planz's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Planz families in 1891.
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What did your Planz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Planz. 38% of Planz men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • New Worker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Planz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planz 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Planz. 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 362 military records available for the last name Planz. For the veterans among your Planz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Planz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Planz in 1953 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Planz 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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