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Plumbridge Family History

Plumbridge Surname Meaning

see Plumridge.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Plumbridge family from?

You can see how Plumbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plumbridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Plumbridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Plumbridge families living in Surrey. This was about 32% of all the recorded Plumbridge's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Plumbridge families in 1891.
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What did your Plumbridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Plumbridge. 30% of Plumbridge men worked as a Bricklayer and 82% of Plumbridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plumbridge were General Labourer and Laundress.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    30%
  • Builders Labourer
    30%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%
  • Laundress
    4%

What Plumbridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Plumbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plumbridge 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Plumbridge. 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 184 military records available for the last name Plumbridge. For the veterans among your Plumbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plumbridge lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Plumbridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Plumbridge in 1970 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plumbridge 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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