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Ploudre Family History

Ploudre 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: Poutre, Plourde, Plude, Plouffe, Plourd, Lodge, Loud, Pour, Cloud

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Where is the Ploudre family from?

You can see how Ploudre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploudre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ploudre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 32 Ploudre families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ploudre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ploudre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploudre 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 Ploudre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ploudre. 56% of Ploudre men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    56%
  • Journalier
    45%

What Ploudre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ploudre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploudre 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ploudre. 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 57 military records available for the last name Ploudre. For the veterans among your Ploudre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploudre lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ploudre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ploudre in 1968 was 61, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ploudre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploudre 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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