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Pluemke Family History

Pluemke 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: Plume, Lueke, Luebke, Lemke, Luecke, Luepke, Luedke, Pluemer, Plummer

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Where is the Pluemke family from?

You can see how Pluemke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pluemke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pluemke family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pluemke's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Pluemke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pluemke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pluemke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Pluemke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluemke 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pluemke. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pluemke. For the veterans among your Pluemke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluemke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1990, in the United States, Pluemke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pluemke in 1956 was 46, and 72 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pluemke 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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