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Platis Family History

Platis 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: Platts, Paris, Platz, Politis, Plate, Matis, Platt, Plato, Plas

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Where is the Platis family from?

You can see how Platis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Platis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Platis families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Platis's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Platis families in 1920.
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What did your Platis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Platis. 28% of Platis men worked as a Waiter and 50% of Platis women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Platis were Dishwasher and Bar Maid. .

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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

  • Waiter
    28%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Bartender
    19%
  • Dishwasher
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bar Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Platis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platis 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Platis. 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 212 military records available for the last name Platis. For the veterans among your Platis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Platis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Platis in 1955 was 52, and 66 in 2004.

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