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Pluskett Family History

Pluskett 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, Plaskett, Puckett, Luckett, Paskett, Plunket, Baskett

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Where is the Pluskett family from?

You can see how Pluskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pluskett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pluskett families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pluskett family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pluskett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Pluskett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Pluskett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluskett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pluskett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pluskett. For the veterans among your Pluskett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluskett lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Pluskett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pluskett in 1995 was 53, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pluskett 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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