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Planalp Family History

Planalp Name 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: Planas, Abplanalp, Plank, Plant, Panas, Canal, Plapp, Planer, Llanas

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Where is the Planalp family from?

You can see how Planalp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planalp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Planalp families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Planalp families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Planalp's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Planalp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planalp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Planalp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Planalp. 50% of Planalp men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Waiter
    25%
  • Traveling Salesman
    25%
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What Planalp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Planalp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planalp 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Planalp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Planalp. For the veterans among your Planalp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planalp lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Planalp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Planalp in 1965 was 82, and 103 in 2003.

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