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Platel Family History

Platel 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: Plate, Patel, Plater, Platek, Plaster, Platz, Place, Pate, Postel

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Where is the Platel family from?

You can see how Platel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Platel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Platel families living in Northumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Platel's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Platel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Platel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Platel. 100% of Platel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Platel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Platel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platel 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Platel. 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 47 military records available for the last name Platel. For the veterans among your Platel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Platel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Platel in 1962 was 72, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platel 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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