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Platti Family History

Platti 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: Platt, Platte, Platts, Patti, Platz, Bhatti, Plant, Blatt, Plate

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Where is the Platti family from?

You can see how Platti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Platti families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Platti's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Platti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platti 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 Platti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Platti. 100% of Platti men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Platti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Platti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platti 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Platti. 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 36 military records available for the last name Platti. For the veterans among your Platti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platti lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Platti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Platti in 1974 was 69, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Platti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platti 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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