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Pluhm Family History

Pluhm 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: Plum, Pluim, Bluhm, Lum, Pluto, Plume, Pluff, Blum, Puhl, Pluth

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Where is the Pluhm family from?

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

What Pluhm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Pluhm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluhm 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Pluhm. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pluhm. For the veterans among your Pluhm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluhm lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Pluhm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pluhm in 1969 was 83, and 21 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pluhm 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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