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Platkin Family History

Platkin 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: Slatkin, Plotkin, Lakin, Larkin, Laskin, Parkin, Slotkin, Latin

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Where is the Platkin family from?

You can see how Platkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Platkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 28 Platkin families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Platkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Platkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Platkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Platkin. 23% of Platkin men worked as a Salesman and 37% of Platkin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Platkin were Operator and Nurse.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Salesgirl
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Platkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platkin 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Platkin. 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 174 military records available for the last name Platkin. For the veterans among your Platkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Platkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Platkin in 1963 was 61, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platkin 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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