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Ploof Family History

Ploof Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Plouffe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ploof family from?

You can see how Ploof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploof family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ploof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ploof families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ploof's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Ploof families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploof 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 Ploof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ploof. 32% of Ploof men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ploof women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ploof were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ploof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploof 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Ploof. 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 913 military records available for the last name Ploof. For the veterans among your Ploof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploof lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ploof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ploof in 1943 was 24, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ploof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploof 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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