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Plattow Family History

Plattow 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, Plato, Platte, Platter, Flatow, Platko, Platten, Slatton

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Where is the Plattow family from?

You can see how Plattow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plattow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Plattow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Plattow family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plattow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plattow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plattow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Plattow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plattow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Plattow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Plattow. For the veterans among your Plattow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plattow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1977, in the United States, Plattow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Plattow in 1963 was 77, and 59 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plattow 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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