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Plunk Family History

Plunk Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Blunk or of Blank (for retention of pronunciation).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Plunk family from?

You can see how Plunk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plunk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plunk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Plunk families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plunk's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Plunk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plunk 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 Plunk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plunk. 100% of Plunk women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Plunk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plunk 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Plunk. 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 903 military records available for the last name Plunk. For the veterans among your Plunk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plunk lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Plunk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Plunk in 1955 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plunk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plunk 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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