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Planty Family History

Planty Name Meaning

French: variant of Plantey a cognate of Planté (see Plante ); or a habitational name from a place called (Le) Planty.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Plant, Plante, Plantz, Plants, Plankey, Wanty, Platts, Plato, Canty

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Where is the Planty family from?

You can see how Planty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Planty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Planty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Planty families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Planty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Planty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Planty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Planty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Planty. 37% of Planty men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Planty women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Planty were Fireman and Servant. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Fireman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Servant
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Planty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Planty 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Planty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 164 military records available for the last name Planty. For the veterans among your Planty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Planty lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Planty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Planty in 1957 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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