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Platko Name Meaning

Ukrainian; Rusyn (from Slovakia and Poland; in Poland spelled Płatko): from a pet form of the personal name Platin (also Platon) of Greek origin (see Plato ) or a nickname from platka ‘patch botch’.

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


Similar surnames: Platek, Placko, Latka, Panko, Pasko, Batko, Pluto, Platt, Lato, Lasko

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Where is the Platko family from?

You can see how Platko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Platko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Platko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Platko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Platko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Platko. 100% of Platko men worked as a Farmers Son. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%
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Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Platko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platko 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Platko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 396 military records available for the last name Platko. For the veterans among your Platko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platko lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Platko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Platko in 1949 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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