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Plumas Family History

Plumas 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: Lucas, Plumer, Plum, Plume, Plas, Planas, Almas, Dumas, Llamas

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Where is the Plumas family from?

You can see how Plumas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plumas family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Plumas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Plumas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plumas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plumas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plumas 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 48 census records available for the last name Plumas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plumas 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Plumas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Plumas. For the veterans among your Plumas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plumas lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Plumas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Plumas in 1981 was 93, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plumas 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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