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Pluger Family History

Pluger 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: Plumer, Luger, Kluger, Plager, Plueger, Pleger, Pfluger, Alger

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Where is the Pluger family from?

You can see how Pluger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pluger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pluger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pluger families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pluger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pluger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pluger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pluger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pluger. 47% of Pluger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pluger women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pluger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Pluger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluger 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Pluger. 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 190 military records available for the last name Pluger. For the veterans among your Pluger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pluger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pluger in 1962 was 64, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pluger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pluger 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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