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Piates Family History

Piates 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: Piatek, Pates, Gates, Pate, Coates, Goates, Pinter, Prater, Plate

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Where is the Piates family from?

You can see how Piates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piates family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Piates families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Piates's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Piates families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piates 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 50 census records available for the last name Piates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piates 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Piates. 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 10 military records available for the last name Piates. For the veterans among your Piates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piates lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Piates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Piates in 1965 was 71, and 89 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piates 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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