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Plattenberg Family History

Plattenberg 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: Wattenberg, Guttenberg, Plattner, Langenberg, Blankenberg, Katzenberg

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Where is the Plattenberg family from?

You can see how Plattenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plattenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plattenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Plattenberg families living in Alabama. This was about 43% of all the recorded Plattenberg's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Plattenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plattenberg 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 Plattenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plattenberg. 50% of Plattenberg men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Plattenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Plattenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plattenberg 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Plattenberg. 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 22 military records available for the last name Plattenberg. For the veterans among your Plattenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plattenberg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Plattenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Plattenberg in 1974 was 64, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plattenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plattenberg 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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