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Plunker Family History

Plunker 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: Plucker, Plunket, Plunkett, Plummer, Plumer, Luker, Planer, Pounder

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Where is the Plunker family from?

You can see how Plunker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plunker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plunker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Plunker family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Plunker's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Plunker families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plunker 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 123 census records available for the last name Plunker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plunker 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Plunker. 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 11 military records available for the last name Plunker. For the veterans among your Plunker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plunker lifespan?

Average Plunker life expectancy in 1964 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plunker 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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