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Plaugh Family History

Plaugh 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: Plough, Slaugh, Flaugh, Paugh, Haugh, Waugh, Lough, Plautz, Slough

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Where is the Plaugh family from?

You can see how Plaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Plaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Plaugh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaugh 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 93 census records available for the last name Plaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaugh 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Plaugh. 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 11 military records available for the last name Plaugh. For the veterans among your Plaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaugh lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Plaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Plaugh in 1971 was 67, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaugh 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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