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Pluman Family History

Pluman 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: Luman, Allman, Sloman, Plumer, Lyman, Plum, Polman, Putman, Human

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Where is the Pluman family from?

You can see how Pluman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pluman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pluman families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Pluman families living in Fife. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pluman's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Pluman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pluman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Pluman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluman 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pluman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pluman. For the veterans among your Pluman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Pluman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pluman in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pluman 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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