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Plumhoff Family History

Plumhoff Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Plumhoff in Westphalia or from various other places so named (‘plum farm’) (see Plum 1 and Hoff).

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


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Where is the Plumhoff family from?

You can see how Plumhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plumhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plumhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Plumhoff families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Plumhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Plumhoff families in 1880.
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What did your Plumhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Plumhoff. 41% of Plumhoff 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

What Plumhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Plumhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plumhoff 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Plumhoff. 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 311 military records available for the last name Plumhoff. For the veterans among your Plumhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plumhoff lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Plumhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Plumhoff in 1949 was 43, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plumhoff 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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