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Plonf Family History

Plonf 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: Plona, Ploof, Long, Pong, Plank, Plant, Pyon, Pond, Blond, Pont

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Where is the Plonf family from?

You can see how Plonf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plonf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Plonf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Plonf families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Plonf's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Plonf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plonf 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 24 census records available for the last name Plonf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plonf 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 Plonf. 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 2 military records available for the last name Plonf. For the veterans among your Plonf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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