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Pluckwell Family History

Pluckwell 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: Blackwell, Brockwell, Bucknell, Rockwell, Plucker, Stockwell

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Where is the Pluckwell family from?

You can see how Pluckwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pluckwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Pluckwell families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pluckwell's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Pluckwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pluckwell 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 Pluckwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pluckwell. 100% of Pluckwell men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Pluckwell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Shorthand Typist
    23%

What Pluckwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Pluckwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluckwell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pluckwell. 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 33 military records available for the last name Pluckwell. For the veterans among your Pluckwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluckwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pluckwell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pluckwell

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