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Plumtree Family History

Plumtree Surname Meaning

From Plumtree (Notts), which is recorded as Plumptre in 1263, or Plumtree Farm in Harworth (Notts), which is recorded as Plumtre in 130.

The place-names derive from Old English plūme ‘plum’ + trēow ‘tree’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Plumtree family from?

You can see how Plumtree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plumtree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Plumtree families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Plumtree families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plumtree's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Plumtree families in 1911.
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What did your Plumtree ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Plumtree. 24% of Plumtree men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Plumtree women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plumtree were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Window Cleaner
    16%
  • Joiner
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Plumtree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Plumtree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plumtree 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Plumtree. 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 210 military records available for the last name Plumtree. For the veterans among your Plumtree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plumtree lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Plumtree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Plumtree in 1961 was 54, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plumtree 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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