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Plumey Family History

Plumey 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: Plumer, Plume, Plumley, Pusey, Plummer, Lucey, Plum, Blumer, Lamey

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Where is the Plumey family from?

You can see how Plumey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plumey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Plumey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Plumey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plumey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plumey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plumey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Plumey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plumey. 100% of Plumey men worked as a Jornalero.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Jornalero
    100%

What Plumey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Plumey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plumey 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Plumey. 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 80 military records available for the last name Plumey. For the veterans among your Plumey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plumey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Plumey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Plumey in 1968 was 85, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plumey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plumey 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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