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Pluess Family History

Pluess 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: Pless, Pruess, Guess, Plass, Gless, Suess, Press, Ploss, Plush, Less

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Where is the Pluess family from?

You can see how Pluess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pluess family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pluess families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Pluess families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pluess's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pluess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pluess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pluess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pluess. 75% of Pluess men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Pluess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluess 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Pluess. 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 37 military records available for the last name Pluess. For the veterans among your Pluess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluess lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Pluess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pluess in 1958 was 58, and 83 in 2003.

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