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Pluester Family History

Pluester 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: Plaster, Pester, Lester, Prueter, Priester, Luyster, Cluster, Luster

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Where is the Pluester family from?

You can see how Pluester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pluester family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pluester families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pluester's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pluester families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pluester 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 Pluester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pluester. 100% of Pluester men worked as a Partner.

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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

  • Partner
    100%

What Pluester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Pluester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluester 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pluester. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pluester. For the veterans among your Pluester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluester lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Pluester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pluester in 1972 was 93, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pluester

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pluester 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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