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Plowers Family History

Plowers Surname 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: Clowers, Blowers, Flowers, Powers, Lowers, Flower, Power, Blower

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Where is the Plowers family from?

You can see how Plowers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plowers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Plowers families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Plowers family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plowers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plowers families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Plowers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plowers 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Plowers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Plowers. For the veterans among your Plowers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plowers lifespan?

Average Plowers life expectancy in 1968 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plowers ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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