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Plateau Family History

Plateau 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, Plater, Lareau, Chateau, Platek, Labeau, Plata, Platero

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Where is the Plateau family from?

You can see how Plateau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plateau family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Plateau families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Plateau families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Plateau's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Plateau families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plateau 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 439 census records available for the last name Plateau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plateau 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Plateau. 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 4 military records available for the last name Plateau. For the veterans among your Plateau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plateau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Plateau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Plateau in 1964 was 80, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plateau 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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