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Platou Family History

Platou 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, Platz, Plate, Pilato, Platt, Lato, Latour, Pluto, Plater

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Where is the Platou family from?

You can see how Platou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Platou families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Platou's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Platou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platou 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 69 census records available for the last name Platou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platou 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Platou. 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 36 military records available for the last name Platou. For the veterans among your Platou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platou lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Platou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Platou in 1964 was 82, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platou 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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