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Platnick Family History

Platnick 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: Blatnick, Plotnick, Patrick, Blatnik, Plotnik, Slotnick, Zlotnick

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Where is the Platnick family from?

You can see how Platnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Platnick families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Platnick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Platnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platnick 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 Platnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Platnick. 34% of Platnick men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Photographer
    17%

What Platnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Platnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platnick 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Platnick. 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 72 military records available for the last name Platnick. For the veterans among your Platnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platnick lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Platnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Platnick in 1954 was 23, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Platnick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platnick 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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