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Plane Name Meaning

English and French: variant of Plain .

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


Similar surnames: Pane, Plante, Plano, Blane, Plank, Planz, Planer, Lane, Plake, Blank

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Where is the Plane family from?

You can see how Plane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plane families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 39 Plane families living in Ontario. This was about 98% of all the recorded Plane's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Plane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plane ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Plane. 100% of Plane men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Plane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plane 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 878 immigration records available for the last name Plane. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Plane. For the veterans among your Plane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plane lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Plane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Plane in 1962 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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