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Pluta Family History

Pluta Surname Meaning

Polish; Slovak (also Pľuta): nickname from the Polish and Slovak dialect terms pluta and pľuta ‘bad weather’ probably a nickname for someone of a gloomy disposition one who was constantly complaining.

It is also found in Czechia where it is sometimes spelled Plůta. Compare Pluto.

Sorbian: nickname or topographic name from plut(a) ‘flood’.

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


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Where is the Pluta family from?

You can see how Pluta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pluta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pluta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Pluta families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pluta's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Pluta families in 1911.
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What did your Pluta ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pluta. 60% of Pluta men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pluta. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pluta. For the veterans among your Pluta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pluta lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Pluta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pluta in 1948 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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