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Plunton Family History

Plunton 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: Linton, Lutton, Luton, Hunton, Taunton, Clinton, Pointon, Dunton

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Where is the Plunton family from?

You can see how Plunton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plunton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Plunton families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Plunton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Plunton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plunton 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 Plunton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Plunton. 100% of Plunton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Plunton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Plunton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plunton 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Plunton. 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 13 military records available for the last name Plunton. For the veterans among your Plunton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plunton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plunton 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 Plunton

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