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Pluman Family History

Pluman 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: Luman, Allman, Sloman, Plumer, Lyman, Plum, Polman, Putman, Human

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Where is the Pluman family from?

You can see how Pluman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pluman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pluman families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Pluman families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pluman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pluman families in 1880.
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What did your Pluman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Pluman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluman 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pluman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pluman. For the veterans among your Pluman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Pluman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pluman in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 1996.

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