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Plubell Family History

Plubell 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: Lubell, Lobell, Labell, Dubell, Bell, Isbell, Plumer, Rubel, Elwell

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Where is the Plubell family from?

You can see how Plubell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plubell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plubell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Plubell families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Plubell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Plubell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plubell 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 Plubell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mine Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plubell. 39% of Plubell men worked as a Mine Laborer and 50% of Plubell women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plubell were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Mine Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Plubell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Plubell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plubell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Plubell. 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 138 military records available for the last name Plubell. For the veterans among your Plubell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plubell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Plubell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Plubell in 1963 was 90, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plubell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plubell 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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