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Plukett Family History

Plukett 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: Plunkett, Puckett, Puett, Pickett, Plett, Packett, Plaskett, Luckett

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Where is the Plukett family from?

You can see how Plukett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plukett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Plukett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Plukett families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Plukett's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Plukett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plukett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Plukett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plukett 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Plukett. 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 Plukett. For the veterans among your Plukett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plukett lifespan?

Average Plukett life expectancy in 1976 was 19 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plukett 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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