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Planta Family History

Planta 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: Plant, Plante, Plata, Planty, Plants, Plantz, Plank, Landa, Platz

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Where is the Planta family from?

You can see how Planta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Planta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Planta families living in Kansas. This was about 88% of all the recorded Planta's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Planta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Planta ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Planta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planta 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Planta. 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 60 military records available for the last name Planta. For the veterans among your Planta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planta lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Planta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Planta in 1969 was 81, and 88 in 2002.

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