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Platsman Family History

Platsman 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: Plageman, Klausman, Patman, Glassman, Prutsman, Lassman, Passman

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Where is the Platsman family from?

You can see how Platsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platsman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Platsman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Platsman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Platsman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platsman 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 24 census records available for the last name Platsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platsman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Platsman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Platsman. For the veterans among your Platsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platsman lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Platsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Platsman in 1985 was 81, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Platsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platsman 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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