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Platter Family History

Platter Surname Meaning

English: variant of Platt or Plater.

Scottish: habitational name from the Forest of Plater in Angus.

German (Tyrol Bavaria): variant of Plattner.

German: variant of Platner.

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


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Where is the Platter family from?

You can see how Platter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Platter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Platter families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Platter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Platter families in 1891.
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What did your Platter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Platter. 77% of Platter 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
    77%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Cafe Waitress Riveter Cafe
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Platter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platter 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Platter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Platter. For the veterans among your Platter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Platter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Platter in 1962 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platter 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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