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Plath Family History

Plath Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from a place so named in Mecklenburg.

East German (of Slavic origin): topographic name from a Germanized Slavic word such as Lower Sorbian and Polish płot meaning ‘woven fence’.

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


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You can see how Plath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Plath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Plath families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Plath's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Plath families in 1911.
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What did your Plath ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Plath. 100% of Plath 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Plath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plath 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Plath. 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 Plath. For the veterans among your Plath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plath lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Plath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plath in 1955 was 34, and 88 in 2004.

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