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Plahte Family History

Plahte 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, Platte, Plante, Plaster, Platz, Place, Pate, Plant, Platt

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Where is the Plahte family from?

You can see how Plahte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plahte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plahte families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Plahte family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Plahte's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Plahte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plahte 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 49 census records available for the last name Plahte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plahte 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Plahte. 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 16 military records available for the last name Plahte. For the veterans among your Plahte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plahte lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Plahte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Plahte in 1997 was 89, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plahte 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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