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Plumpe Family History

Plumpe 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: Plume, Plump, Plummer, Plumer, Plum, Lampe, Puppe, Plumley, Plude

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Where is the Plumpe family from?

You can see how Plumpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plumpe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plumpe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Plumpe families living in Missouri. This was about 73% of all the recorded Plumpe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Plumpe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plumpe 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 142 census records available for the last name Plumpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plumpe 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Plumpe. 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 52 military records available for the last name Plumpe. For the veterans among your Plumpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plumpe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Plumpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Plumpe in 1972 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plumpe 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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