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Plunkerd Family History

Plunkerd 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, Plucker, Plunket, Pinkert, Plummer, Plumer, Luker, Planer

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Where is the Plunkerd family from?

You can see how Plunkerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plunkerd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Plunkerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Plunkerd family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Plunkerd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Plunkerd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plunkerd 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 45 census records available for the last name Plunkerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plunkerd 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 Plunkerd. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Plunkerd. For the veterans among your Plunkerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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