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Platzer Family History

Platzer Surname Meaning

South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Platz 1 with -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

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


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Where is the Platzer family from?

You can see how Platzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Platzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Platzer families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Platzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Platzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Platzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Platzer. 34% of Platzer 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
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Platzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Platzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platzer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Platzer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Platzer. For the veterans among your Platzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platzer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Platzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Platzer in 1961 was 62, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Platzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platzer 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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