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Plaat Family History

Plaat 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: Plant, Platt, Plaut, Plank, Platz, Place, Last, Pilat, Blatt, Plate

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Where is the Plaat family from?

You can see how Plaat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Plaat families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Plaat families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaat's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Plaat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaat 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 201 census records available for the last name Plaat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaat 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Plaat. 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 27 military records available for the last name Plaat. For the veterans among your Plaat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Plaat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Plaat in 1965 was 87, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaat 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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