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Pluskey Family History

Pluskey 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: Luskey, Pusey, Duskey, Cluckey, Plumley, Plucker, Poskey, Lusky

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Where is the Pluskey family from?

You can see how Pluskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pluskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pluskey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pluskey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pluskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pluskey 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 48 census records available for the last name Pluskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluskey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pluskey. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pluskey. For the veterans among your Pluskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluskey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Pluskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pluskey in 1970 was 74, and 67 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pluskey 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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