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Platenik Family History

Platenik 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: Blatnik, Platania, Plotnik, Platek, Plank, Plate, Piatek, Patek

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Where is the Platenik family from?

You can see how Platenik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platenik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Platenik families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Platenik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Platenik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platenik 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 47 census records available for the last name Platenik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platenik 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Platenik. 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 79 military records available for the last name Platenik. For the veterans among your Platenik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platenik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Platenik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Platenik in 1964 was 77, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platenik 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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