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Splanters Family History

Splanters 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: Splinter, Plasters, Sprangers, Plaster, Panter, Salters, Planer

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Where is the Splanters family from?

You can see how Splanters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Splanters family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Splanters families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Splanters's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Splanters families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Splanters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Splanters 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Splanters. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Splanters. For the veterans among your Splanters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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