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Plumacher Family History

Plumacher 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: Plummer, Plumer, Blacher, Poucher, Plocher, Bleacher, Macher

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Where is the Plumacher family from?

You can see how Plumacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plumacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plumacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Plumacher families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Plumacher's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Plumacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plumacher 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 158 census records available for the last name Plumacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plumacher 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Plumacher. 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 107 military records available for the last name Plumacher. For the veterans among your Plumacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plumacher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Plumacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Plumacher in 1966 was 93, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plumacher 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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