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Plumkett Family History

Plumkett Surname Meaning

see Plunkett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Plumkett family from?

You can see how Plumkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plumkett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plumkett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Plumkett families living in Derbyshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Plumkett's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Plumkett families in 1891.
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What did your Plumkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plumkett. 100% of Plumkett 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Plumkett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Plumkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plumkett 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Plumkett. 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 134 military records available for the last name Plumkett. For the veterans among your Plumkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plumkett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1978, in the United States, Plumkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Plumkett in 1975 was 76, and 84 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plumkett 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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