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Plambeck Family History

Plambeck Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place or creek so named.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Plambeck family from?

You can see how Plambeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plambeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Plambeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Plambeck family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Plambeck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Plambeck families in 1911.
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What did your Plambeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Plambeck. 43% of Plambeck men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Plambeck women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plambeck were Farming and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Plambeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plambeck 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Plambeck. 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 875 military records available for the last name Plambeck. For the veterans among your Plambeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plambeck lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Plambeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Plambeck in 1956 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plambeck 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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