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Platta Family History

Platta 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: Platt, Platte, Plata, Latta, Platts, Platz, Plant, Blatt, Datta

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Where is the Platta family from?

You can see how Platta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Platta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Platta families living in Leicestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Platta's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Platta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platta 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 Platta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Platta. 41% of Platta men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Platta women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Platta were Laborer New Worker and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Sawyer
    14%
  • Laborer New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Platta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Platta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platta 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Platta. 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 113 military records available for the last name Platta. For the veterans among your Platta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platta lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Platta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Platta in 1953 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Platta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platta 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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