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Plumpp Family History

Plumpp 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: Lumpp, Plump, Klumpp, Plumer, Plum, Plapp, Plume, Klump, Stumpp

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Where is the Plumpp family from?

You can see how Plumpp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plumpp family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Plumpp family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plumpp's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plumpp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plumpp 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 6 census records available for the last name Plumpp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plumpp 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Plumpp. 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 Plumpp. For the veterans among your Plumpp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plumpp lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Plumpp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Plumpp in 1965 was 55, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plumpp 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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