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Plaatje Family History

Plaatje 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, Platte, Plante, Plaster, Platz, Place, Pate, Plant, Platt

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Where is the Plaatje family from?

You can see how Plaatje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaatje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Plaatje families living in South Dakota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Plaatje's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Plaatje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaatje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plaatje ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Plaatje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaatje 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Plaatje. 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 33 military records available for the last name Plaatje. For the veterans among your Plaatje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaatje lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Plaatje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Plaatje in 1969 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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