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Ploughwright Family History

Ploughwright 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: Courtwright, Housewright, Courtright, Boatwright, Drumwright

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Where is the Ploughwright family from?

You can see how Ploughwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploughwright family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ploughwright families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ploughwright families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ploughwright's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Ploughwright families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Ploughwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploughwright 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ploughwright. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ploughwright. For the veterans among your Ploughwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploughwright lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Ploughwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ploughwright in 1972 was 89, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploughwright 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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