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Platenyk Family History

Platenyk 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: Platek, Plank, Blatnik, Plate, Piatek, Patek, Platania, Plater

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platenyk 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 11 census records available for the last name Platenyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platenyk 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 Platenyk. 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 2 military records available for the last name Platenyk. For the veterans among your Platenyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platenyk lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Platenyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Platenyk in 1981 was 28, and 84 in 2004.

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