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Pluter Family History

Pluter 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: Plumer, Plater, Luter, Pruter, Plute, Porter, Plaster, Peter, Alter

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Where is the Pluter family from?

You can see how Pluter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pluter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pluter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pluter family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pluter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pluter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pluter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pluter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Pluter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluter 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pluter. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pluter. For the veterans among your Pluter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluter lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Pluter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pluter in 1977 was 72, and 73 in 2000.

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