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Platton Family History

Platton 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: Platten, Slatton, Patton, Hatton, Payton, Lutton, Bratton, Parton

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Where is the Platton family from?

You can see how Platton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Platton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Platton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Platton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Platton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platton 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 Platton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Platton. 80% of Platton 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
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    20%

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Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Platton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platton 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Platton. 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 81 military records available for the last name Platton. For the veterans among your Platton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Platton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Platton in 1966 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platton 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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