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Platzke Family History

Platzke 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: Patzke, Latzke, Platz, Plate, Platte, Natzke, Placke, Platek, Fratzke

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Where is the Platzke family from?

You can see how Platzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Platzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Platzke family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Platzke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Platzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Platzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Platzke. 100% of Platzke men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Platzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Platzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platzke 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Platzke. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Platzke. For the veterans among your Platzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platzke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Platzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Platzke in 1963 was 59, and 89 in 2003.

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