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Platten Name Meaning

English (Norfolk):: diminutive of Platt metonymic occupational name for a platemaker from Old French platon ‘metal plate’.

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


Similar surnames: Patten, Platte, Platner, Wratten, Plater, Plaster, Platter, Platt

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Where is the Platten family from?

You can see how Platten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Platten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 41 Platten families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Platten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Platten families in 1911.
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What did your Platten ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Platten. 72% of Platten men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farmers Son
    29%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Platten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platten 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 761 immigration records available for the last name Platten. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Platten. For the veterans among your Platten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platten lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Platten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Platten in 1944 was 24, and 83 in 2004.

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