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Platner Family History

Platner Surname Meaning

German Jewish (Ashkenazic) and Czech (Platnéř): occupational name for an armorer (see Blattner and Plattner).

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


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Where is the Platner family from?

You can see how Platner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Platner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Platner families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Platner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Platner families in 1911.
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What did your Platner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Platner. 16% of Platner men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Platner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Platner were Operator and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Platner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platner 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Platner. 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 986 military records available for the last name Platner. For the veterans among your Platner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Platner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Platner in 1950 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platner 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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