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Planishek Family History

Planishek 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: Plaisted, Plaster, Plank, Lanier, Panek, Gladish, Lasek, Planer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planishek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Planishek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Planishek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Planishek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planishek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Planishek. 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 22 military records available for the last name Planishek. For the veterans among your Planishek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planishek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Planishek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Planishek in 1972 was 70, and 74 in 1998.

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