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Plympton Family History

Plympton 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: Plimpton, Lampton, Frampton, Payton, Hampton, Rampton, Lupton

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Where is the Plympton family from?

You can see how Plympton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plympton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Plympton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 28 Plympton families living in Massachusetts. This was about 76% of all the recorded Plympton's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Plympton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plympton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Plympton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plympton. 34% of Plympton men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Plympton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plympton were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Plympton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plympton 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Plympton. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Plympton. For the veterans among your Plympton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plympton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Plympton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Plympton in 1960 was 69, and 70 in 2004.

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