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Plunkard Family History

Plunkard 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: Pinkard, Stunkard, Slinkard, Slankard, Packard, Plunkett, Pickard

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Where is the Plunkard family from?

You can see how Plunkard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plunkard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plunkard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Plunkard families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plunkard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plunkard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plunkard 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 Plunkard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plunkard. 100% of Plunkard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Plunkard women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Plunkard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Plunkard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plunkard 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Plunkard. 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 88 military records available for the last name Plunkard. For the veterans among your Plunkard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plunkard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Plunkard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Plunkard in 1965 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plunkard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plunkard 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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