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Pluster Family History

Pluster Surname 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: Plaster, Cluster, Luster, Bruster, Plummer, Plumer, Lister, Kuster

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Where is the Pluster family from?

You can see how Pluster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pluster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pluster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pluster family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pluster's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Pluster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pluster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Pluster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluster 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Pluster. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Pluster. For the veterans among your Pluster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluster lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Pluster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pluster in 1969 was 70, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pluster ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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