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Platia Family History

Platia 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: Plata, Plaia, Platz, Plate, Platt, Plato, Prata, Platania, Plater

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Where is the Platia family from?

You can see how Platia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platia family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Platia families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Platia's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Platia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platia 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 75 census records available for the last name Platia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platia 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Platia. 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 103 military records available for the last name Platia. For the veterans among your Platia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Platia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Platia in 1965 was 39, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platia 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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