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Plue Family History

Plue Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Pflueger. It developed via the intermediate form Pluge.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Plue family from?

You can see how Plue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Plue family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plue's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plue families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plue 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 Plue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plue. 36% of Plue men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Plue women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plue were Farm Operator and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farm Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Plue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Plue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plue 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Plue. 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 592 military records available for the last name Plue. For the veterans among your Plue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plue lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Plue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Plue in 1951 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plue 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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