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Piatte Family History

Piatte Surname 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: Pratte, Platte, Piette, Piatt, Pate, Matte, Plate, Platt, Piatek

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Where is the Piatte family from?

You can see how Piatte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piatte family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Piatte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Piatte families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Piatte's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Piatte families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piatte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Piatte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piatte 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Piatte. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Piatte. For the veterans among your Piatte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piatte lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Piatte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Piatte in 1966 was 87, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piatte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piatte 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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