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Plunkitt Family History

Plunkitt 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: Plunkett, Plunket, Puckett, Plitt, Fluitt, Pruitt, Plaskett, Luckett

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Where is the Plunkitt family from?

You can see how Plunkitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plunkitt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Plunkitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Plunkitt family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plunkitt's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Plunkitt families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plunkitt 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 Plunkitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plunkitt. 56% of Plunkitt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Plunkitt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plunkitt were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Plunkitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Plunkitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plunkitt 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Plunkitt. 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 108 military records available for the last name Plunkitt. For the veterans among your Plunkitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plunkitt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Plunkitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Plunkitt in 1965 was 78, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plunkitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plunkitt 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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