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Plantz Family History

Plantz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Pflanz.

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


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Where is the Plantz family from?

You can see how Plantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plantz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Plantz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Plantz families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Plantz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Plantz families in 1911.
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What did your Plantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Plantz. 100% of Plantz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Plantz women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Plantz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Plantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plantz 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Plantz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Plantz. For the veterans among your Plantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plantz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Plantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Plantz in 1951 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plantz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plantz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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