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Pluss Family History

Pluss 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: Plass, Pless, Ploss, Plush, Pruss, Sluss, Puls, Glass, Buss, Bliss

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Where is the Pluss family from?

You can see how Pluss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pluss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pluss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pluss families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Pluss's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Pluss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pluss 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 Pluss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pluss. 50% of Pluss 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
    50%
  • Domestic Servant
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pluss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluss 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Pluss. 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 227 military records available for the last name Pluss. For the veterans among your Pluss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pluss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pluss in 1965 was 81, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pluss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pluss 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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