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Plomteaux Family History

Plomteaux Name 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: Comeaux, Primeaux, Proveaux, Porteous, Pottebaum, Prideaux, Godeaux

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Where is the Plomteaux family from?

You can see how Plomteaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plomteaux family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plomteaux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Plomteaux families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Plomteaux's in USA. California had the highest population of Plomteaux families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plomteaux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plomteaux ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Plomteaux ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Plomteaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plomteaux 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 Plomteaux. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Plomteaux. For the veterans among your Plomteaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plomteaux lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Plomteaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Plomteaux in 1972 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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