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Platford Family History

Platford Surname Meaning

variant of Platfoot with the second element rationalized as modern English ‘ford’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Platford family from?

You can see how Platford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Platford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 97 Platford families living in Norfolk. This was about 61% of all the recorded Platford's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Platford families in 1891.
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What did your Platford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Platford. 25% of Platford men worked as a Retired and 78% of Platford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Platford were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    25%
  • Horseman On Farm
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Cook
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Platford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platford 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Platford. 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 242 military records available for the last name Platford. For the veterans among your Platford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platford lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Platford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Platford in 1964 was 71, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platford 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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