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Platos Family History

Platos 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: Plato, Platts, Latos, Platz, Plate, Pilato, Platt, Lato, Pluto, Lagos

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Where is the Platos family from?

You can see how Platos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platos family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Platos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Platos family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Platos's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Platos families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platos 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 63 census records available for the last name Platos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platos 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Platos. 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 41 military records available for the last name Platos. For the veterans among your Platos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platos lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Platos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Platos in 1970 was 77, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platos 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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