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Plumma Family History

Plumma 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: Plummer, Plumer, Plum, Plume, Pluta, Lumia, Lumm, Puma, Plump, Luoma

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Where is the Plumma family from?

You can see how Plumma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plumma family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Plumma families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Plumma's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Plumma families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Plumma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plumma 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Plumma. 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 4 military records available for the last name Plumma. For the veterans among your Plumma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plumma lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Plumma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plumma in 1972 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plumma 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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