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Playter Family History

Playter 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: Plaster, Plater, Player, Platter, Slayter, Layer, Panter, Prater

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Where is the Playter family from?

You can see how Playter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Playter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Playter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Playter families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Playter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Playter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Playter 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 Playter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Playter. 100% of Playter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Playter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Playter 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Playter. 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 287 military records available for the last name Playter. For the veterans among your Playter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Playter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Playter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Playter in 1958 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Playter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Playter 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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