Platke Family History

Platke 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: Plate, Platte, Placke, Platko, Plake, Blake, Plank, Platz, Place, Pate

677	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
35	Military Records
52	Immigration Records
183	Census and Voter Lists
274	Member Trees

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Where is the Platke family from?

You can see how Platke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Platke families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Platke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Platke families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platke 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 Record

There are 183 census records available for the last name Platke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Platke. 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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Military Records

There are 35 military records available for the last name Platke. For the veterans among your Platke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Platke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Platke in 1962 was 64, and 94 in 2004.

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Platke Surname Meaning

Where is the Platke family from?

What Platke family records will you find?

What is the average Platke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Platke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Platke in 1962 was 64, and 94 in 2004.

Platke Family History

Platke Surname Meaning

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What is the average Platke lifespan?

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Platke Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Platke

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Where is the Platke family from?

What Platke family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Platke lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Platke family tree

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