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Platell Family History

Platell 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, Lasell, Patella, Plater, Flavell, Platek, Portell

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Where is the Platell family from?

You can see how Platell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Platell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Platell families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Platell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Platell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platell 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 Platell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Platell. 100% of Platell 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 Platell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Platell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platell 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Platell. 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 32 military records available for the last name Platell. For the veterans among your Platell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Platell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Platell in 1968 was 74, and 99 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Platell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platell 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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