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Plunly Family History

Plunly 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: Lundy, Prunty, Plumley, Cluney, Planty, Pauly, Plunk, Pouncy, Lunny

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Where is the Plunly family from?

You can see how Plunly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plunly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Plunly families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plunly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plunly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plunly 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 27 census records available for the last name Plunly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plunly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Plunly. 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 3 military records available for the last name Plunly. For the veterans among your Plunly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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