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Platvoet Family History

Platvoet 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: Plate, Platt, Plato, Plater, Platner, Plattner, Platte, Platter

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Where is the Platvoet family from?

You can see how Platvoet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platvoet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Platvoet families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Platvoet's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Platvoet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platvoet 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 72 census records available for the last name Platvoet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platvoet 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Platvoet. 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 23 military records available for the last name Platvoet. For the veterans among your Platvoet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platvoet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Platvoet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Platvoet in 1971 was 64, and 71 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platvoet 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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