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Platteter Family History

Platteter 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: Plasterer, Plattner, Platter, Plaster, Latter, Blatter, Plater

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Where is the Platteter family from?

You can see how Platteter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platteter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Platteter family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Platteter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Platteter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platteter 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 Platteter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Platteter. 67% of Platteter men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Platteter women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Platteter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Platteter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platteter 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Platteter. 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 66 military records available for the last name Platteter. For the veterans among your Platteter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platteter lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Platteter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Platteter in 1960 was 64, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Platteter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platteter 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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