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Plunkell Family History

Plunkell 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: Plunkett, Blundell, Lundell, Plunket, Rundell, Kunkel, Gunnell

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Where is the Plunkell family from?

You can see how Plunkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plunkell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Plunkell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Plunkell families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Plunkell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Plunkell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plunkell 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 126 census records available for the last name Plunkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plunkell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Plunkell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Plunkell. For the veterans among your Plunkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plunkell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plunkell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Plunkell

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