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Plowman Family History

Plowman Surname Meaning

English (mainly Middlesex) and Scottish: occupational name for a plowwright or plowman from late Middle English plo(u)gh plouʒ ‘plow’

(Old English plōg plōh) + -man.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Plowman family from?

You can see how Plowman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plowman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plowman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 308 Plowman families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Plowman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plowman families in 1891.
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What did your Plowman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Plowman. 11% of Plowman men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Plowman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plowman were Farm Labourer and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Farm Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Plowman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plowman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Plowman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Plowman. For the veterans among your Plowman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plowman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Plowman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plowman in 1942 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plowman 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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