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Plumbeck Family History

Plumbeck 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: Plambeck, Lembeck, Lubeck, Plummer, Plumer, Plume, Plumley, Lebeck

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Where is the Plumbeck family from?

You can see how Plumbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plumbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plumbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Plumbeck families living in Nebraska. This was about 45% of all the recorded Plumbeck's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Plumbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plumbeck 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 Plumbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plumbeck. 50% of Plumbeck men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Plumbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Plumbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plumbeck 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Plumbeck. 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 17 military records available for the last name Plumbeck. For the veterans among your Plumbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plumbeck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Plumbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Plumbeck in 1966 was 90, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plumbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plumbeck 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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