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Pluim Family History

Pluim Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland): variant of Blum.

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


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Where is the Pluim family from?

You can see how Pluim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pluim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pluim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pluim family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Pluim's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Pluim families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pluim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pluim ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pluim. 100% of Pluim men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pluim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Pluim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pluim 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Pluim. 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 217 military records available for the last name Pluim. For the veterans among your Pluim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pluim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pluim in 1963 was 80, and 88 in 2003.

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