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Plumme Family History

Plumme 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, Plume, Plumer, Plum, Plumley, Krumme, Lumm, Plude, Lemme

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Where is the Plumme family from?

You can see how Plumme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plumme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Plumme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Plumme families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plumme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plumme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plumme 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 243 census records available for the last name Plumme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plumme 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Plumme. 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 Plumme. For the veterans among your Plumme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plumme lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Plumme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Plumme in 1988 was 62, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plumme 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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