History of your Surname
Get access to Plattor family records.Start a free trial

Plattor Family History

Plattor Name 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: Platter, Plaster, Pastor, Platt, Plato, Latter, Blatter, Claytor

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Plattor family from?

You can see how Plattor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plattor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plattor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Plattor families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Plattor's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Plattor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plattor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plattor ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Plattor ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Plattor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Plattor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plattor census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Plattor

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Plattor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Plattor immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Plattor. For the veterans among your Plattor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Plattor military records

You've only scratched the surface of Plattor family history

Discover More

What is the average Plattor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Plattor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Plattor in 1965 was 64, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plattor

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Plattor family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Plattor last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial