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Plunke Family History

Plunke 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: Punke, Plunket, Plunk, Plank, Plunkett, Luke, Plume, Clune, Lutke

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Where is the Plunke family from?

You can see how Plunke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plunke family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Plunke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Plunke family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Plunke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plunke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plunke 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 Plunke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Plunke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Plunke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plunke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Plunke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Plunke. For the veterans among your Plunke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plunke lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Plunke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Plunke in 1988 was 54, and 96 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plunke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plunke 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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