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Plates Family History

Plates 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: Plate, Plater, Platek, Platts, Pates, Slates, Plaster, Gates, Platz

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Where is the Plates family from?

You can see how Plates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plates family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plates families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Plates families living in Texas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Plates's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Plates families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plates surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plates ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plates. 100% of Plates men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Plates women worked as a New Worker. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Plates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plates 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Plates. 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 48 military records available for the last name Plates. For the veterans among your Plates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plates lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Plates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Plates in 1958 was 57, and 62 in 2001.

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