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Platon Family History

Platon Surname Meaning

Romanian French and German; Spanish (Platón): from the personal name Platon of Greek origin (see Plato).

This surname is also common in the Philippines.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Platon family from?

You can see how Platon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Platon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Platon families living in Durham. This was about 20% of all the recorded Platon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Platon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platon 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 Platon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Platon. 100% of Platon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Platon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platon 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Platon. 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 204 military records available for the last name Platon. For the veterans among your Platon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Platon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Platon in 1964 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platon 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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