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Pluckett Family History

Pluckett 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: Plunkett, Puckett, Luckett, Duckett, Tuckett, Blackett, Pickett

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Where is the Pluckett family from?

You can see how Pluckett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pluckett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pluckett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pluckett family living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pluckett's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Pluckett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pluckett 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 Pluckett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pluckett. 100% of Pluckett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pluckett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Pluckett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluckett 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Pluckett. 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 37 military records available for the last name Pluckett. For the veterans among your Pluckett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluckett lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Pluckett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pluckett in 1983 was 69, and 62 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pluckett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pluckett 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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