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Platch Family History

Platch 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: Patch, Latch, Plath, Platz, Place, Flach, Lach, Vlach, Plate, Platt

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Where is the Platch family from?

You can see how Platch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Platch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 5 Platch families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Platch's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Platch families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platch 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 79 census records available for the last name Platch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platch 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Platch. 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 Platch. For the veterans among your Platch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Platch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Platch in 1972 was 55, and 78 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platch 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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