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Plunder Family History

Plunder 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: Pounder, Klunder, Lunder, Lander, Plummer, Plumer, Linder, Wunder

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Where is the Plunder family from?

You can see how Plunder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plunder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Plunder family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Plunder's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Plunder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plunder 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 375 census records available for the last name Plunder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plunder 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Plunder. 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 35 military records available for the last name Plunder. For the veterans among your Plunder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plunder lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Plunder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Plunder in 1970 was 65, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plunder 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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