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Planko Family History

Planko 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: Plank, Panko, Placko, Platko, Plano, Franko, Plant, Plato, Lando

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Where is the Planko family from?

You can see how Planko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Planko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Planko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Planko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Planko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Planko. 60% of Planko men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Planko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planko 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Planko. 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 18 military records available for the last name Planko. For the veterans among your Planko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planko lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Planko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Planko in 1961 was 43, and 55 in 1998.

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